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1600 book on Earth as a magnet sells for Rs 58.5 lakh
William Gilbert’s 1600 book De Magnete argued that Earth acts like a giant magnet, helping reshape the study of magnetism and electricity. A first edition recently sold at Christie’s for 61,440 dollars, reflecting its lasting scientific and historical value.
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