Chemical Experiments

on the

Radical Dissolution of Bodies,

The term "radical" here refers to the Latin radix (root), meaning a dissolution that breaks a substance down to its most fundamental or "root" components—a core concept in late 18th-century alchemy and early chemistry.

especially

of Metals

by

Councilor von Eckhartshausen.

Karl von Eckhartshausen (1752–1803) was a prominent German mystic, philosopher, and chemist whose works bridged the gap between traditional alchemy and modern scientific inquiry.

An oval stamp in blue-purple ink featuring a heraldic eagle wearing a crown, with two crossed swords or scepters behind it. Below the image is printed text in sans-serif font.

Hans Alder
Obstalden on Lake Walen
Switzerland
This is a later provenance stamp, indicating the book was once part of a private Swiss collection.

In the bottom right corner, there is a small square purple ink stamp containing four East Asian characters (likely a Japanese ownership seal or hanko).