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WAITE, Arthur E. (preface) - The Turba Philosophorum: or assembly of the sages | called also the book of truth in the art and the third pythagorical synod

William Rider & Son, 1914. iv, 211 pp. Original cloth. Spine slightly leaning, a bit discoloured. Rare and early edition (1st edition published 1896). The Turba Philosophorum, also known as Assembly of the Philosophers, is one of the oldest European alchemy texts, tr.... 1914. iv, 211 pp. Original cloth. Spine slightly leaning, a bit discoloured. Rare and early edition (1st edition published 1896). The Turba Philosophorum, also known as Assembly of the Philosophers, is one of the oldest European alchemy texts, translated from the Arabic, like the Picatrix. It is considered to have been written c. 900 A.D. An ancient alchemical treatise translated into English, together with the chief readings of the shorter codex, parallels from the greek alchemists, and explanations of obscure terms. Pictures on request.
EUR 150.00 [Appr.: US$ 172.91 | £UK 128.25 | JP¥ 25144] Book number 9229

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