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Wednesday 18 October 2023, 10:30 AM • Rome

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Alchimia - Chimica - Locatelli, Lodovico

Theatro d'Arcani which deals with the chemical art & its arcana, 1667

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€ 200 - 220

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€ 645

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Information

Venice, Paolo Baglioni, 1667. In 8°. Woodcut frieze on the title page, initials and headers engraved in wood, pp349-367 with small lack on the external margin, traces of humidity, some loose fascicles, contemporary hardback binding, some shortcomings, defects. 

Specialist Notes

Second edition of the work of the Bergamo chemist Lodovico Locatelli, famous for the invention of turpentine and camphor ointment to heal wounds.