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Francis Bacon and William Brouncker flanking a bust of King Charles II set on a pedestal, surrounded by symbols of scientific learning representing the Royal Society. Etching by W. Hollar, 1667, after J. Evelyn.

William Brounker, second Viscount Brounker. Reproduction [?] of stipple engraving after J. Evelyn.

Excellent compendium of musick / Renatus Des-Cartes. With necessary and judicious animadversions thereupon. By a person of honour.

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Brouncker, William Brouncker, Viscount, 1620 or 1621-1684

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Excellent compendium of musick / Renatus Des-Cartes. With necessary and judicious animadversions thereupon. By a person of honour.