To the Reader.

Highly Favored Reader!

Because I have deemed it necessary to have a new title printed for the First Part of my Bibliotheca Chymica original: "Bibliotheca Chymica"; a Latin title meaning "Chemical Library," referring to a comprehensive bibliography of books on alchemy and chemistry, and since the empty space here allows for it regardless, I intended to give the Highly Favored Reader news of a curious manuscript; which lies ready for printing, and should enthusiasts be found for it, shall appear as soon as possible, the title and contents of which entire work are as follows: