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The wonders of science, or, Young Humphry Davy

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The wonders of science, or, Young Humphry Davy

Date1879

Names

Charles Dickens and Evans (printer)

Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829 (subject)

George Routledge and Sons (publisher)

Gilbert, John, 1817-1897 (illustrator)

Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887 (author)

FormatBook

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Medium

Dimensions23 x 16.5 cm, 1Pages (9 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Graham Parker

CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object Number37131009561614D

DeweyNS MAY

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