Author: BASILIUS VALENTINUS
Title: Basil Valentine his Triumphant chariot of antimony : with annotations of Theodore Kirkringius. M.D. With the true book of the learned Synesius a Greek abbot taken out of the Emperour's library, concerning the Philosopher's
Description: London, London. : Printed for Dorman Newman at the Kings Arms in the Poultry. 1678. 1678, First Edition. Full-Leather, 8vo. Bookplate of Alvin Langdon Coburn. Book measures 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Collation,[16], 176 p. [5] leaves of plates. Bound in full calf, [ probably about 100 years ago ], raised bands, gilt fleur-de-lis gilt design within compartments, gilt rule lines, full gilt edges. At some time this volumes has been rebacked, retaining most of the original spine. Some minor wear on edges, some discolouring of leather. Generally a very nice firm binding. Internally, early previous owners name on title page. Pages and plates in good clean condition. A very nice copy, in an attractive full leather binding. Very Good.

Keywords: alchemy. antimony. alvin langdon coburn


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