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THE SENDIVOGIAN ALCHEMICAL TRIPOD,

original: "TRIPVS CHIMICVS SENDIVOGIANVS"

A Triple Alchemical Jewel.

That is:

Twelve Treatises

concerning the Philosopher’s Stone

The Philosopher's Stone was the legendary substance of alchemy, capable of turning base metals into gold and granting eternal life or perfect health.

of the ancient sages, in which its

origin, preparation, and completion

are shown and demonstrated as bright and clear

from the light of nature, in a manner

never before achieved by any previous author.

II. An Elegant and Ingenious Dialogue

between an Alchemist, Mercury,

and Nature; wherein the most hidden secret

of the Stone—the Philosophers' Mercury—is painted

and described in its true, permanent colors.

III. A Treatise and Dialogue on Sulfur,

the other principal component of the Tincture, which

Tincture: In alchemical practice, a "tincture" refers to a potent liquid or solid extract—often synonymous with the Philosopher's Stone—capable of transmuting metals or curing diseases.

discovers and reveals the most secret

mysteries of Nature.

Originally written in Latin by a highly enlightened, very learned,

and well-experienced philosopher; now, however, to the honor of the

German Nation, for the instruction of lovers of the Art, and as a defense

and turning-away for those in error, translated into German for

the first time with great diligence by

Hisaias Sub Cruce, Ath:

Hisaias sub Cruce ("Isaiah under the Cross") is a pseudonym. In the 17th century, many alchemical authors and translators used pseudonyms to avoid persecution or to maintain an air of hermetic mystery.

Strasbourg

Published by the heirs of the late Lazarus Zetzner.

Lazarus Zetzner (died 1616) was a famous Strasbourg printer known for publishing major alchemical collections, most notably the 'Theatrum Chemicum.'

In the year 1628.

A red circular library stamp appears here, belonging to the "BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE R.F." (National Library of the French Republic).

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