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3. Astronomy demonstrated: instruments and models
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cast: coin cast: Columbian Exposition, half dollar, 1893
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Ahlborn, Lea
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Terrestrial table globe (Table globe)
Ingot commemorating the 'Santa Maria' 1492 (Ingot)
Coin commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America (Commemorative coin - half-dollar)
Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America (Medal)
Americae Retectio: Frontispiece (Print)
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