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An alchemical discourse on the Philosopher's Stone and kindred subjects

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MS. Fr. d. 3

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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

  • 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]
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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.
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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