1.
- 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
