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Another collection of philosophical conferences of the French virtuosi, upon questions of all sorts; for the improving of natural knowledg. Made in the assembly of the beaux esprits at Paris, by the most ingenious persons of that nation. Render'd into English

Renaudot, Théophraste, 1586-1653 · 1665 · London : Printed for T. Dring and J. Starkey · 1 picture

A 1665 London translation by Théophraste Renaudot of philosophical conferences held among French scholars, printed for T. Dring and J. Starkey, offering learned discussion of natural knowledge in English. The single picture is a decorative woodcut initial T, framed by stylised flowers, buds and a woven basket-like base, suggesting how a designer might adapt a historic letterform with botanical ornament.

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