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Process of refining of saltpetre and the instruments used. Etching by Bénard after Goussier.
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Process of refining of saltpetre and the instruments used. Etching by Bénard after Goussier.

Louis-Jacques Goussier

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Lettering: Minéralogie, raffinage du salpêtre. L'opération de puiser la cuitte et celle d'enlever le sel. Goussier del. Benard fecit.

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