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A collection of his alchemical writings, with some additional related matter by others

Creator:
Christopher, of Paris
Published / Created:
[ca. 1540]
Call Number:
Mellon MS 31
Image Count:
343
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of the writings of Christopher of Paris (pseudonym for a Venetian exile), including his major work, Lucidario, with its supplementary alphabet, plus three letters
Description:
In Italian and Latin.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Christopher, of Paris.
Subject (Topic):
Alchemy, Alphabet books, Italian letters, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A collection of his alchemical writings, with some additional related matter by others

2.
Alchemical miscellany

Published / Created:
[ca. 1435]
Call Number:
Mellon MS 6
Image Count:
45
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of a private compilation. The two well known works entered into the codex deal with magical properties ascribed to certain gems and the supernatural significance of the carving of stones. Together with these formal texts are found ...
Description:
In Latin and Italian.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Alchemy, Magic, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alchemical miscellany

3.
Alchemical miscellany

Published / Created:
[ca. 1505]
Call Number:
Mellon MS 24
Image Count:
191
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of a group of shorter works by Christopher of Paris (pseudonym), probably a Venetian alchemist. With John of Rupescissa, De consideratione quinte essentie. Also includes recipes for making blue pigments and a procedure for etching ...
Description:
In Italian and Latin.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Alchemy, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Pigments
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alchemical miscellany

4.
[Alchemical miscellany]

Creator:
Gualdi, Federico
Published / Created:
[ca. 1790]
Call Number:
Mellon MS 131
Image Count:
110
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Two diverse cryptic alchemies written by one copyist and linked by two series of alchemical emblems. The first text, Philosophia hermetica, in Italian verse, is linked to Federicl Gualdi. The second text, Compendiolum de praeparatione auri potabilis v...
Alternative Title:
Compendiolum de praeparatione auri potabilis veri and Philosophia hermetica
Description:
On paper
Subject (Name):
Duveen, Denis I
Subject (Topic):
Alchemy
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Alchemical miscellany]