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1. Ain nuetzliche materi von mangerlay ussgeprentem wasser
- Creator:
- Schrick, Michael Puff von, ca. 1400-1473
- Published / Created:
- [1479-1499]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 885
- Image Count:
- 19
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of Michael Puff von Schrick's Von den ausgebrannten Wassern
- Description:
- In German., Script: copied by a single scribe writing Gothica Hybrida Libraria/Formata with some Fractura features. Red underlining and red heightening of majuscules and paragraph marks., Von den ausgebrannten Wassern by Michael Puff von Schrick. The manuscript also includes a table of body parts and diseases and the waters to be used as remedies for them., and Binding: plain parchment binding over cardboard, by P. Dusel, 1998.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Schrick, Michael Puff von, approximately 1400-1473.
- Subject (Topic):
- Distillation and Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ain nuetzliche materi von mangerlay ussgeprentem wasser
2. Alchemical and rosicrucian compendium
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1760]
- Call Number:
- Mellon MS 110
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 989
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of a pietistic, mystical text in prose and verse, illustrated by a great variety of illustrations cut from manuscripts of smaller dimensions (plus some prints), and pasted in. These illustrations include the "Python" illuminated drawing which has been reproduced in color, a series of "alchemical processes depicted symbolically taking place within flasks", as well as many other pictorial elements drawn from a variety of sources
- Description:
- In German, Low-German, Latin, and Hebrew., Script: Written by a single hand in dark brown and pale red inks in a loose and flowing cursive, often with Fraktur elements, frequently placing capital letters in the midst of words, sometimes in red; with some inserted leaves and additional matter by another, perhaps slightly later hand, and with pasted-in leaves, usually with illustrations, partly taken from older manuscripts, and partly (apparently) by the compiler., Watermarks: The inserted leaves of paper with a large fleur-de-lys watermark, unidentified; the thinner paper used for most of the volumes with unidentified watermark in folds., With additions in German and Dutch., Bound in 2 volumes., and Binding: Uniformly bound in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century marbled boards, red leather backs with three bands, each volume with modern brown calf title labels gold-stamped "ALCHYMICAL MANUSCRIPT," speckled edges.
- Subject (Topic):
- Alchemy, Illumination of books and manuscripts, and Pietism
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alchemical and rosicrucian compendium
3. Alchemical and rosicrucian compendium
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1760]
- Call Number:
- Mellon MS 110
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 950
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of a pietistic, mystical text in prose and verse, illustrated by a great variety of illustrations cut from manuscripts of smaller dimensions (plus some prints), and pasted in. These illustrations include the "Python" illuminated drawing which has been reproduced in color, a series of "alchemical processes depicted symbolically taking place within flasks", as well as many other pictorial elements drawn from a variety of sources
- Description:
- In German, Low-German, Latin, and Hebrew., Script: Written by a single hand in dark brown and pale red inks in a loose and flowing cursive, often with Fraktur elements, frequently placing capital letters in the midst of words, sometimes in red; with some inserted leaves and additional matter by another, perhaps slightly later hand, and with pasted-in leaves, usually with illustrations, partly taken from older manuscripts, and partly (apparently) by the compiler., Watermarks: The inserted leaves of paper with a large fleur-de-lys watermark, unidentified; the thinner paper used for most of the volumes with unidentified watermark in folds., With additions in German and Dutch., Bound in 2 volumes., and Binding: Uniformly bound in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century marbled boards, red leather backs with three bands, each volume with modern brown calf title labels gold-stamped "ALCHYMICAL MANUSCRIPT," speckled edges.
- Subject (Topic):
- Alchemy, Illumination of books and manuscripts, and Pietism
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alchemical and rosicrucian compendium
4. Alchemical miscellany
- Published / Created:
- 1528.
- Call Number:
- Mellon MS 30
- Image Count:
- 327
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of a large quantity of alchemical recipes and procedures, relating above all to metallurgy and transmutation. With Alchimie und Bergwerck; and German translations of John of Rupescissa, De consideratione quinte essentie; and Ramon Lull, Extracts from Experimenta and Testamentum novissimum
- Description:
- In German and Latin., Watermarks: 1) a long-stemmed cross above a bull's head; 2) a six-lobed arc above and each lobe surmounted by a three-lobed cross; 3) a crown. All with vertical chain marks, trimmed, not identified., Script: Very neat and clear gothic cursives, captions by the same hand, written in two parts, the second beginning at f. 201r., Some red sentence-strokes and underlining; red captions and chapter headings with minimal elaboration, carefully laid out on the page, also pen line-fillers at end of each section, as needed for text spacing. A penned brown and red crown as folk symbol at left margin of f. 135r. Infrequent sketches of alchemical vessels in brown or red at side margins, some very slightly trimmed., and Binding: Original blind-stamped brown calf over beveled wooden boards, the sides paneled in vertical patterns of roll tools, two brass catches on upper cover, remains of brass attachments for clasps on the lower; the original backstrip with three raised bands laid down; plain edges; restored by Carolyn Horton, New York, and with a leather title label on the backstrip supplied by her.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Topic):
- Alchemy, Formulas, recipes, etc, Manuscripts, Medieval, Metallurgy, and Transmutation (Chemistry)
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alchemical miscellany
5. Allerhand so lehr- als geist-reiche Brief/ Schrifften und Reis-Beschreibungen/ welche von denen Missionariis der Gesellschafft Jesu aus beyden Indien/ und andern über Meer gelegenen Ländern/ seit Anno 1652. biss 1726. in Europa angelangt synd
- Creator:
- Jesuits. Letters from missions
- Published / Created:
- 1726-58.
- Call Number:
- 1975 +157
- Image Count:
- 17
- Alternative Title:
- Neuer Welt-Bott and Neuen Welt-Botts
- Description:
- BEIN 1975 +157: Imperfect: pt. 9-11 in duplicate; t.-p. of v.1 wanting., BEIN 1976 +337: 33 cm. Imperfect: last leaf (Tabula erratorum) mutilated., BEIN 1998 +75: Imperfect: v. 3 (pts. 21-24) only. 33 cm., Title varies., Vol. 3 (pts. 21-24) has title: Neuer Welt-Bott. Das ist, Allerhand so lehr-als geist-reiche Brief ..., Imprint varies. Title-page to v.4 and to parts 26-36 have imprint: Wien, L.J. Kaliwoda., Each pt. has separate t.-p. and paging, except pts. 21-22 and 23-24, which are double pts., The work is also divided into five tomes, tome 1-4 with independent t.-p.'s. Tome 1 comprising pts. 1-8, tome 2: pts. 9-16, tome 3: pts. 17-24, tome 4: pts. 25-32, tome 5: pts. 33-36. Tome 5 has half-title: Des neuen Welt-Botts tomus V. Erste Halbscheid, it is apparently not known whether there was a second pt. to it., "Mostly taken from unpublished manuscripts. Only the smaller part has been translated from the "Lettres edifiantes." -- cf. Sabin 52376., and Compiled after Stöcklein's death by Peter Probst and Franciscus Keller.
- Publisher:
- Verlegts Philipp/ Martin/ und Johann Veith seel. erben
- Subject (Name):
- Jesuits
- Subject (Topic):
- Missions
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Allerhand so lehr- als geist-reiche Brief/ Schrifften und Reis-Beschreibungen/ welche von denen Missionariis der Gesellschafft Jesu aus beyden Indien/ und andern über Meer gelegenen Ländern/ seit Anno 1652. biss 1726. in Europa angelangt synd
6. An untitled Kunstbuechlein
- Published / Created:
- 1562.
- Call Number:
- Mellon MS 40
- Image Count:
- 147
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of an untitled Kunstbuechlein containing hundreds of recipes for a variety of alchemical processes, chiefly metallurgical
- Description:
- In German and Latin., Script: Calligraphically written by a highly skilled hand using a variety of Fraktur, secretary cursive, and italic scripts., Three-column table of alchemical symbols on last leaf. No color, but progressively frequent use of alchemical symbols; full-page drawing of a double coat of arms with inscriptions on first front flyleaf recto, and a small drawing at foot of f. 53v, of a woman apparently scratching herself with the legend "The flea bites me," both probably by the same skilled hand, possibly the copyist of the codex., Somewhat damaged, especially at beginning, by water-staining and fraying, with some leaves wanting, but the remainder entirely legible and without substantial losses., and Binding: Original limp parchment stained olive green, now worn and with most of the spine, originally with three bands, missing; plain edges. Preserved in a modern box of boards with linen back, modern leather title label added.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Topic):
- Alchemy, Formulas, recipes, etc, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Metallurgy
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > An untitled Kunstbuechlein
7. Animal Tarock deck
- Published / Created:
- [1780?]
- Call Number:
- GER37
- Image Count:
- 39
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN GER37: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., French suit system., Composition of deck: 78 [A, K, Q, C, J, 10-2, trumps I-XXI, Fool]., CourtCards: Abundant fleurs-de-lis; KS with harp and sceptre; QS in left profile, holds flower; JS with leaping dog; KH holds orb and sword; heraldic device of Saxony at feet; KD in left profile: LEIPZIG; JC with space for inscription., and Trumps: Single figure trumps; VI with man and camel; VII, unicorn; X, lion; XIII, man rides trunk of elephant; Fool holds violin and bow.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Germany
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards, Tarot (Game), and Animals
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Animal Tarock deck
8. Animal Tarock deck
- Published / Created:
- [1785?]
- Call Number:
- GER38
- Image Count:
- 10
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN GER38: Imperfect: AH; K, QS, K-JD; Q, JC; 8, 3S; 5, 2H; 10, 3C, trumps II-VI, VII-XXI, Fool wanting. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., French suit system., Composition of deck: 78 [A, K, Q, C, J, 10-2, trumps I-XXI, Fool]., Aces: AS was made by eradicating two of the pips on the 3S., CourtCards: JS with leaping dog; KH with orb, sword, crowned eagle; KC holds sceptre., and Trumps: Single figure trumps.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Germany
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards, Tarot (Game), and Animals
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Animal Tarock deck
9. Animal Tarock deck
- Creator:
- Perrin, Conrad Josué, playing card maker
- Published / Created:
- [1770?]
- Call Number:
- GER50
- Image Count:
- 36
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN GER50: Imperfect: 6 of Spades wanting. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., French suit system., Composition of deck: 78 [A, K, Q, C, J, 10-2, trumps I-XXI, Fool]., Tax stamp on Ace of Hearts, red, CourtCards: KS with sun face on cheest, fleurs-de-lis; JS with leaping dog; KH with orb, sword, eagle; KD: BERLIN / [fleurs-de-lis]; KC with fleurs-de-lis, Bavarian checkered pattern on shields; JC holds small device displaying Berlin bear: Conrad Josue Perrin. Kings retain their flat, two dimensional aspect while the other courts are presented in a naturalistic manner., Trumps: Trump I depicts jester holding rack of wursts; IV, bird and cat; VI, eagle; XX, soldier with cap: FR; XXI, figure with bear and pole., and The courts are related to the Paris style; the trumps are quite similar to contemporary Bavarian packs. See D. Hoffmann and E. Kroppenstedt 1967.
- Publisher:
- Conrad Josué Perrin
- Subject (Geographic):
- Germany
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards, Tarot (Game), and Animals
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Animal Tarock deck
