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Basil Valentine his Triumphant chariot of antimony : with annotations of Theodore Kirkringius. M.D. With the true book of the learned Synesius a Greek abbot taken out of the Emperour's library, concerning the Philosopher's
by Basilius Valentinus
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: London. : Printed for Dorman Newman at the Kings Arms in the Poultry. 1678, 1678. Bookplate of Alvin Langdon Coburn. Book measures 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Collation,[16], 176 p., [5] leaves of plates. Bound in full calf, [ probably about 100 years ago ], raised bands, gilt fleur-de-lis gilt design within compartments, gilt rule lines, full gilt edges. At some time this volumes has been rebacked, retaining most of the original spine. Some minor wear on edges, some discolouring of leather. Generally a very nice firm binding. Internally, early previous owners name on title page. Pages and plates in good clean condition. A very nice copy, in an attractive full leather binding.. First Edition. Full-Leather. Very Good. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- George Jeffery Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 097272
- Title
- Basil Valentine his Triumphant chariot of antimony : with annotations of Theodore Kirkringius. M.D. With the true book of the learned Synesius a Greek abbot taken out of the Emperour's library, concerning the Philosopher's
- Author
- Basilius Valentinus
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London. : Printed for Dorman Newman at the Kings Arms in the Poultry. 1678
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1678
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- Alchemy. Antimony. Alvin Langdon Coburn
- Bookseller catalogs
- Leather Bindings; Antiquarian; Philosophy; Religion;
Terms of Sale
George Jeffery Books
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About the Seller
George Jeffery Books
Biblio member since 2005
CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire
About George Jeffery Books
We are a long established company dealing in second-hand, out of print and antiquarian books on all subjects. We are based in Hertfordshire, just 2 miles north of Junction 25 of the M25. We are members of the PBFA and exhibit at a large number of their fairs across the UK. We also exhibit in London at least twice a month at the Russell and Royal National Hotels, and regularly exhibit at H&D fairs in the South East, we also organise a monthly Fair at the Royal National Hotel, this fair has exhibitors specialising in books, maps, prints and ephemera. Please contact us for any further details.
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- Calf
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- Rebacked
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- Title Page
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