An alchemical discourse on the Philosopher's Stone and kindred subjects
An alchemical discourse on the Philosopher's Stone and kindred subjects, 'Oeuure de Simon Picart Sieur du Bois', addressed to his son: pref. beg. 'Mon Fils apres avoir longtemps consulte en moymesme'.
Dates
- Creation: Written A.D. 1675 by J. C
Extent
106 pages
Language of Materials
- French
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Fr. d. 3, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Fr. d. 3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19558
Abstract
An alchemical discourse on the Philosopher's Stone and kindred subjects
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, no. 33403
Custodial History
On p. 72 the scribe writes 'Ended 23d Jan: 1675 by me J. C.': the last part on 'papier volans' is an addition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Part of a miscellaneous donation from F. Madan, M.A., Aug. and Sept., 1904.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.
Topical
- Title
- An alchemical discourse on the Philosopher's Stone and kindred subjects
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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