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Alchimia - Muller, Philipp

Miracula chymica, et mysteria medica. Libris quinque enucleata, quorum summam page versa exhibet, 1644

Estimate

€ 200 - 300

Sold

€ 512

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Information

Paris, Melchior Mondiere, 1644. In 12th. Vignette with astrological symbol on the title page, woodcut illustrations of kilns and stills in the text, small hole in the title page, light browning, some slight bloom and redness, coeval parchment binding, handwritten title on the spine, spray cuts, slight defects. Signature of belonging to the title page.

Specialist Notes

Rare. Fifth edition of the treatise by the German mathematician, chemist and physicist Muller (1581-1659). The work is enriched by numerous illustrations and is divided into 5 books which respectively deal with: the instrumentation to be used; the transmutations; & nbsp; rare preparations, focusing in particular on those based on mercury, sulfur and arsenic; the distillates, balms and essences, finally the rare and secret remedies and preparations to cure diseases. & nbsp; & nbsp;

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