Theatrum chemicum britannicum first edition elias ashmole. Theatrum chemicum britannicum first published in 1652, is an extensively annotated compilation of english alchemical literature selected by elias ashmole. Theatrum chemicum britannicum documenting the ouroboros. Ashmoles antiquarian work is still considered valuable, and his alchemical publications, especially the theatrum chemicum britannicum, preserved many works that might otherwise have been lost. The theatrum chemicum britannicum features the alchemical verse of a host of important english philosophical alchemists. The deutsche theatrum chemicum is a collection of alchemical texts, predominantly in german translation, which was published in nuremberg in three volumes 1728, 1730, 1732 by friedrich rothscholtz 16871736, the publisher, printer and bibliographer the deutsches theatrum chemicum follows in the tradition of earlier collections, such as the seventeenthcentury theatrum chemicum and. Printed in elias ashmoles theatrum chemicum britannicum, 30593. Theatrum chemicum chemical theatre, is a compendium of early alchemical writings published in six volumes over the course of six decades. Pdf elias ashmoles theatrum chemicum britannicum 1652. Other articles where coelum britannicum is discussed. Theatrum chemicum britannicum containing severall poeticall pieces of our famous english philosophers, who have written the hermetique mysteries in their owne ancient language by elias ashmole. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole abebooks.
Nov 02, 2018 the theatrum chemicum britannicum is a compendium of alchemical texts first published in 1652 by one elias ashmole. Theatrum chemicum britannicum is a major collection of english alchemical texts, which encapsulate the arcana of the magnum opus in poetic form. The theatrum chemicum britannicum is a collection of english alchemical verse compiled by the seventeenth century antiquarian elias ashmole and is comprised of both recognized and anonymous english alchemical authors. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole leather bound. Theatrum chemicum britannicum nature avaliacao gratuita. Ashmole theatrum chemicum britannicum religion and. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole first.
Originally gathered from several rare medieval manuscripts by elias ashmole, the text represents the largest collection of verse treating of the production of the philosophers stone to be brought. The theatrum chemicum britannicum is a major collection of english alchemical texts which encapsulate the arcana of the magnum opus in poetic form. Theatrum chemicum is written in latin and deutsches theatrum chemicum is written in german. The book preserved and made available many works that had previously existed only in privately held manuscripts. In 1652, elias ashmole published a similarly entitled work by the name of, theatrum chemicum britannicum in london.
Faithfully collected into one volume, with annotations thereon, by elias ashmole, esq. The dates of the texts contained therein range from the 12th to the 17th centuries in which the work was published. Not to be confused with the earlier work, theatrum. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole, used.
Theatrum chemicum brittannicum by elias ashmole, paperback. Theatrum chemicum remains the most comprehensive collective work on the subject of alchemy ever published in the western world. Theatrum chemicum britannicum translated into english. Elias ashmoles 1652 theatrum chemicum britannicum, the first, greatest, largest, and most famous collection of english alchemical verse encapsulating the quest and production of the philosophers stone, has gone through many editions in the intervening centuries, but it has never been retypeset using ashmoles own corrections until now. The theatrum chemicum britannicum is a compendium of alchemical texts first published in 1652 by one elias ashmole. Here one will find an introduction to the text, its authors, manuscript sources and its compiler elias ashmole. Contains several poetical pieces of famous english philosoph. Buy theatrum chemicum britannicum facsimile of 1652 ed by ashmole, elias isbn. Theatrum chemicum britannicum 1652 the way to bliss. Carews only masque, coelum britannicum, was performed by the king and his gentlemen in 1634 and published the same year. The full title of the piece is shown below in the frontispiece but is reprinted also in text. Medieval alchemy, edited or compiled by elias ashmole, esq. The part of the leaf pasted to the inside of the front board is the front pastedown, while the other part of the leaf that forms the first page of the book is the front free endpaper.
The relation of antiquarianism and science in seventeenth century england, in. Theatrum chemicum britannicum 1652 edition open library. Originally gathered by elias ashmole from several rare medieval manuscripts, the text represents the largest collection of verse concerning the production of the philosophers stone to be brought. Dedicated to queen elizabeth, and said to be hardly the production of a sane mind. May, 2011 theatrum chemicum britannicum trade edition specifications.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Work is under way at ouroboros press in the substantial effort of publishing a corrected edition of the theatrum chemicum britannicum. In his 30s, chemicjm developed strong interests in alchemy and spent much time perusing the discipline, collecting and translating alchemical texts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about astrology, illuminated manuscript and medieval manuscript. The dates of the texts contained therein range from the 12th to the 17th centuries in which the work was published the full title of the piece is shown below in the frontispiece but is reprinted also in text. Ashmole himself was quite an accomplished individual, a historian, founder of the royal society and benefactor to the university of oxford where the ashmolean the first public. Elias ashmoles theatrum chemicum britannicum 1652 renaissance medievalism and the relation antiquarianismscience. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole first edition. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by ashmole, elias and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Faithfully collected into one volume, with annotations thereon.
Lazarus zetzner theatrum chemicum alchemy texts alchemy. Michael maier atalanta fugiens emblem 21 philosophers. Americana rare books and first editions bauman rare books. According to the expert, it was one of isaac newtons most consulted alchemical texts. Elias ashmole 23 may 1617 18 may 1692 was a celebrated english antiquary, politician, officer of arms, astrologer and student of alchemy.
Though theatrum chemicum remains the most comprehensive single body of work on alchemy, future publications would emulate zetzners attempt to gather alchemical works into a single reference source. Containing several poetical pieces of our famous english philosophers, who have written the hermetique mysteries in their own ancient langua kindle edition by ashmole, elias. Ashmole, theatrum chemicum britannicum, 1652 wellcome l0012615. Watch the theatrum chemicum brittannicum from 1652 video clip from season 15, episode 11 of historys series pawn stars. Giltstamped cloth over boards in letterpress printed dust jacket. He died in 1616, but his son eberhard took over the business and issued a fifth volume in 1622. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ashmole theatrum chemicum britannicum free download as pdf file. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Theatrum chemicum chemical theatre is a compendium of early alchemical writings published in six volumes over the course of six decades. Lazarus zetzner issued the first three volumes in 1602, and reissued them with a new fourth volume in 16.
Theatrum chemicum britannicum free ebook download as pdf file. It supposedly contains the secrets of alchemy and also the philosophers stone. The illustrations to the theatrum chemicum brittanicum, 1652 by corbett, m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Blomfylds quintaessens, or the regiment of life, manuscript in the cambridge university library, dd. Actually, the inclusive date for the theatrum chemicum should really be 16021661. Illustrated with alchemical engravings, ornamental grotesques, dragons, trees, and fleurons. His final alchemical writings were published in 1658, and after that ashmole lost interest in the subject. The first three volumes were published in 1602, while the final sixth volume was published in its entirety in 1661. This is a valuable tome that preserves an amazing array of thought.
Music for it was composed by henry lawes, who, among others, set some of carews songs to music. Both compendiums have a total of over 8300 pages with text and also some alchemical illustrations. The full title of the piece is shown below in the frontispiece but is reprinted. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. Theatrum chemicum britannicum by elias ashmole, used abebooks. Containing severall poetical pieces of our famous english philosophers, who have written the hermetique mysteries in their owne ancient language. Aug 05, 2012 theatrum chemicum britannicum containing severall poeticall pieces of our famous english philosophers, who have written the hermetique mysteries in their owne ancient language by elias ashmole. Containing severall poetical pieces of our famous english philosophers, who have written the hermetique mysteries in their own ancient. Elias ashmole author of theatrum chemicum britannicum.
Media in category theatrum chemicum britannicum the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. In addition, to the foregoing, art, book design and typographical elements will also be discussed. Now with their might they downe me pull, and bring me where they woll, the blood of myne heart i wiss now causeth both joy and blisse. Ashmole supported the royalist side during the english civil war, and at the restoration of charles ii he was rewarded with several lucrative offices. Alchemy theatrum chemicum deutsches theatrum chemicum. Blomefield, miles dnb00 wikisource, the free online. I was watching the most recent episode of pawn stars and one of the featured items was a 1652 copy of elias ashmoles theatrum chemicum britannicum. Ashmole theatrum chemicum britannicum religion and belief. Dec 19, 2018 theatrum chemicum britannicum is a major collection of english alchemical texts, which encapsulate the arcana of the magnum opus in poetic form. In his 30s, chemicjm developed strong interests in alchemy and spent much time perusing the discipline, collecting and.