The Rosicrucian treatise Speculum sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum by Theophilus Schweighardt
Manuscript copy, of the Rosicrucian treatise Speculum sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum by Theophilus Schweighardt, published [Frankfurt?], 1618, with three paintings at pp. 45, 47, 49.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century
Extent
54 pages
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. e. 74, pp. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
MS. Lat. misc. e. 74
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 16874
Abstract
Manuscript copy, of the Rosicrucian treatise Speculum sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum by Theophilus Schweighardt.
Biographical / Historical
Theophilus Schweighardt (1596-1635) was a German doctor, mathematician and astronomer.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, no. 47988.
Custodial History
S. Baker & G. Leigh, 2 April 1770 (Philip Stanhope sale), lot 38.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Sir Henry Cunynghame, 1919.
Physical Facet
quarter calf, marbled boards
Subject
- Title
- The Rosicrucian treatise 'Speculum sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum' by Theophilus Schweighardt
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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