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1. Solidonius philosophus
- Creator:
- Barnaud, Nicolas, b. 1538 or 9
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1710]
- Call Number:
- Mellon MS 83
- Image Count:
- 4
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of an unidentified alchemical text illustrated with eighteen inserted drawings with captions relating them to the text.
- Description:
- Attribution of the text to Nicolas Barnaud appears uncertain., Binding: Original French calf binding, the otherwise plain covers with double perimeter border of gold-tooled lines, back divided into six compartments by five raised bands, the compartments outlined by a double gold rule and with a fleuron in the center, except for title "SOLI DONIV PHVS" impressed in gold in second compartment from top, red-speckled edges, head and foot of spine repaired., Script: Written in a good French cursive hand sloping to the right., and Watermarks: Text paper quite browned, with watermark of rays (?) within a double circle, with inscription, not identified; paper of leaves with drawings thicker and whiter, no watermark observed.
- Subject (Topic):
- Alchemy--Early works to 1800
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Solidonius philosophus