Little Handbook,

That is:

Philosophical Principles

for the

For humans and metals, with which

all true philosophers who have existed in the world

until now,

agree,

Which is the true foundation for understanding all philosophical

books thoroughly, and for making the

highest medicine.

In this context, "philosophical books" refers specifically to works on alchemy, as alchemists were frequently called "philosophers of nature."

Compiled with great diligence,

Doctor of Philosophy and Medicine, as well as Ordinary Physician of the city

and the six administrative districts of Wunsiedel.

Wunsiedel is a town in Bavaria; the "six districts" (Sechsämterland) was a historical administrative region in that area.

Second Edition.

Bayreuth and Hof,

published by Johann Gottlieb Vierling,

privileged bookseller, 1748.