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Illustrated by a few small pen-drawings of chemical apparatus. The MS. contains a collection of alchemical and chemical receipts and processes, including many for medical use, receipts for artificial gems, etc. On the verso of the first preliminary leaf is a note by a later hand 'Ce manuscrit a été estimé 300f. et vendu 50f.'

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