Maggs Bros. Catalogue No. 520. Manuscripts and Books on Medicine, Alchemy, Astrology, & Natural Sciences; Arranged in Chronological Order & Portraits and Autographs of Eminent Physicians and Scientists, etc.
London: Maggs Bros. 1929. First Edition. Hardcover, Small quarto. 618pp [+ xxvipp Index]. Original wrappers lettered in red and bordered in black illustrated arch design. Frontis-piece and 53 full page plates of alchemical books, title pages, etc.- most in b&w, some in colour, some folding. A massive and significant reference work. A much used copy, wrappers are darkened and a bit discoloured, heavily rubbed at all edges with some loss at corners and spine ends, spine darkened, creased and chafed, ends and edges chipped, creased creased and curled. Despite wear text pages are fresh and unmarked. Thus, overall a clean, solid and complete Good copy of this major and often under-rated reference on the books of Hermetica and Alchemy. Large heavy book - additional shipping will be needed for international orders. Item #66242
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