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Alchemy Arnaldus of Villa Nova Opus aureum by D. Arnaldus of Villa Nova … three distinct treatises on alchemy: Containing therein the treasure of all treasures, the Philosophers’ Rose Garden, and the greatest secret of all secrets. Namely: I. Rosarius Philosophorum. II. Flos Florum. III. Novum Lumen. Likewise, IV. The noble practice of the prophetess Mary, sister of Moses. V. The Book of Calidis, son of Iazichii, on the secrets of alchemy. VI. The little treatise by Kallid Rachaidibi, on the three words. VII. The little treatise by Aristotle, on the practice of the Philosopher’s Stone. VIII. The *Ludus Puerorum*, or the children’s game and women’s work. In which one finds not only faithful guidance on this noble art (which until now has lain hidden amidst the many secrets and veiled expressions of the ancient philosophers) is faithfully explained, but also the true key to such a treasure-chamber is found and revealed to everyone without any hindrance or obscurity ... translated from the Latin... By Johannem Hippodamum (i.e. Johann Lange), Cheruscum. Frankfurt, Spieß, 1604. 8 leaves, 223 pp. (Late) HPgt. First edition. - VD17 12:133082Z - Hirsch-H.I, 203-04 - Famous alchemical work by the physician from Catalonia, containing alchemical treatises and a collection of instructions on transmutation and medicine. Arnaldus of Villa Nova (1235–1311) was one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of medieval medicine, personal physician to kings and popes. He introduced ethyl alcohol (which he called ‘Aqua Vini’ and ‘Aqua Vitae’), produced by the distillation of wine, into Western medicine. He also used it to produce alcoholic extracts from medicinal herbs for medical purposes, such as liniments. The successful technique of extracting active ingredients from plants, known as maceration, is still used for medical purposes today. Many alchemical texts were falsely attributed to him after his death in order to lend greater authority to the works. - With numerous underlinings in red, further marginal notes and 7 bound-in leaves, both sides bearing notes in an old hand. Alchemy. – First edition. - A famous alchemical work by the physician from Catalonia, containing alchemical treatises and a collection of instructions on transmutation and medicine. Arnaldus of Villa Nova (1235–1311) was one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of medieval medicine, serving as personal physician to kings and popes. He introduced ethyl alcohol (which he called ‘Aqua Vini’ and ‘Aqua Vitae’), produced by the distillation of wine, into Western medicine. He also used it to produce alcoholic extracts from medicinal herbs for medical purposes, such as liniments. The successful technique of extracting active ingredients from plants, known as maceration, is still used today for medical purposes. Many alchemical texts were falsely attributed to him after his death in order to lend the works greater authority. - With numerous underlinings in red, additional marginal notes, and 7 bound-in leaves, both sides bearing handwritten notes from an earlier period.
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