A Concise

yet

Complete Philosophical

Little Handbook,

That is:

Philosophical Principles

for the

UNIVERSAL TINCTURE

For Humans and Metals, with which

all true philosophers original: "Philosophi"; in this context, the term refers specifically to alchemists or seekers of nature's secrets. who have existed from the beginning

of the world until now,

agree,

Being the true foundation for thoroughly understanding all

philosophical books, and for creating the

highest medicine.

Compiled with great diligence,

Christoph Heinrich Keil,

Doctor of Philosophy and Medicine, original: "Phil. & Med. Doct." as well as the Appointed Physician original: "Phys. Ordinario"; the official state-appointed doctor for a region. of the city

and the six districts of Wunsiedel.

Second Edition.

Bayreuth and Hof,

published by Johann Gottlieb Vierling,

privileged bookseller, 1748.