17th Century science publication. Front page of 'Natural wherein are set forth all the riches and delights of the natural sciences' publishe

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17th Century science publication. Front page of 'Natural wherein are set forth all the riches and delights of the natural sciences' published in 1658 by the Italian polymath John Baptista Porta (Giambattista della Porta, 1535-1615), showing a portrait of the author (bottom centre).

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License: Licensed
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