THE

Hermetic Triumph:

Or, the VICTORIOUS

Philosophical Stone.

original: "Philosophical Stone." In alchemy, the Philosopher's Stone was a legendary substance believed to be capable of turning base metals into gold and granting long life or spiritual perfection.

TREATISE

More complete and more intelligible than any in existence, concerning

The Hermetic Magistery.

Magistery: Derived from the Latin "magisterium," this refers to the highest achievement or the ultimate transformative process in alchemy.

Translated from the French.

To which is added,

The Ancient War of the Knights;

BEING AN

Alchemical Dialogue between our Stone, Gold, and Mercury; regarding the true Matter from which those who have followed Nature prepare the Philosopher's Stone.

original: "Alchymistical Dialogue betwixt..." This section promises a debate or discussion between personified chemical elements to explain the "true matter" of alchemy.

Translated from the German.

LONDON:

Printed for THOMAS HARRIS, at the Looking-Glass and Bible, on London-Bridge.

Price Two Shillings.

At this time, London Bridge was a major commercial hub lined with shops and houses. Booksellers often used signs like "the Looking-Glass and Bible" as addresses before the use of street numbers.