Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin MacLaurin (1698-1746) 18th century

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Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin MacLaurin (1698-1746) 18th century

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9 letters, 4 manuscript volumes, 1 engraving.

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Edinburgh University Library

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