The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly: The Englishman's Excellent Treatises on the Philosopher's Stone, together with The Theatre of Terrestrial Astronomy.
New York: Samuel Weiser, 1973. "Third Impression" - First Samuel Weiser Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. lxviii + 154pp. Original crimson cloth lettered in gilt on spine. Index. The first Samuel Weiser publication of this work, which is a facsimile of the 1893 edition, which was translated from the Hamburg Edition of 1676 and to which Waite had added a Biographical Preface. Edward Kelly (1555-1595) is more widely remembered for his role as John Dee's 'skryer' than as an alchemist, and there is some uncertainty as to whether he actually authored the works here attributed to him. (Gilbert B 11). Edges of text-block slightly toned, otherwise a tight, clean near-Fine copy in VG+ dust jacket (dust jacket a little rubbed at edges and folds, a couple of short tears, not price-clipped. Now protected by removable mylar cover). Item #51214
ISBN: 0877281378
Price: $175.00