Philosophers, Iosis and Water of Life. Proceedings of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, Literary and Historical Section, Vol. XIX, Part V.
Leeds, UK: Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Ltd, 1984. First Edition. Softcover. Small quarto. vi + 114pp. Black printed beige wrappers. Seemingly an offprint from Proceedings of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, Literary and Historical Section, Vol. XIX, Part V. This copy inscribed by the author at head of front wrapper: "H. Sheppard, with best wishes from Anne Wilson." A study of proto-chemistry/alchemy in Hellenistic Egypt and beyond, examining "Demkritou Phusika kai Mustika" ("Physical Matters and Mystical Matters" by Democritus) and other source works. Small tear to wrapper at base of spine, a little light fading and discoloration to wrappers, otherwise a tight, clean, VG + copy. Item #60064
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