Various works including Lucidarium artis transmutationis metallorum, extracts from the Sommeta and Violetta, and Epistola; manuscript (DS6364) (Q28429)
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| English | Various works including Lucidarium artis transmutationis metallorum, extracts from the Sommeta and Violetta, and Epistola; manuscript (DS6364) |
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Various works including Lucidarium artis transmutationis metallorum, extracts from the Sommeta and Violetta, and Epistola; manuscript
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Christopher, of Paris, active 15th century
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Ritman, Joost R
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Transmutation (Chemistry)--Manuscripts
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1557.
16. century
1557Gregorian
1557Gregorian
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Extent: 1 volume ([73], 74-152, [153-157] pages) ; 21 x 16 cm.
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Some leaves with older foliation suggest 72 folios at the beginning are missing. Since all texts included here are complete and are the major works of Christopher of Paris the missing folios are possibly by a different author.
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Place and date of publication comes from note on bottom f. 57v: "Scriptum panhommi die xxiiii nouembris prime indictione 1557."
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Heavily annotated throughout.
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Manicules throughout.
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Belonged to Joost R. Ritman (b. 1941), the Dutch businessman and distinguished collector of art and books; acquired by Bibliotheca Philosophia Hermetica in Venice c.2001; Bibliotheca Philosophia Hermetica MS 209 (bookplate, inside front cover).
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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