1. Add MS 29895
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 29895
- Title:
- "THE booke of the Rosary of Philosophers:" an alchemical treatise compiled from the works of Arnoldus de Villa Nova, Geber, Raymund Lully, and others. The opening paragraphs, beg., "They which desier to have the most true knoledge," are translated from an anonymous Latin compilation, a copy of which is in Sloane MS. 2,560. Paper; written at Lübeck in 1588. With miniatures heightened with gold and silver. On the first flyleaf is the name John Clark in a contemporary band. Small Quarto. Presen...
- Scope & Content:
- Arnaldus de Villa Nova: The Rosary of Philosophers, by J. de Rupescissa, compiled from the works of: 1588. Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Rosary of Philosophers. Drawings: 1588. Alchemy: The Booke of the Rosary of Philosophers: 1588.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1588
- Extent:
- 1 item