ANTIMONIAL

PHARMACEUTICS

O R

THE TRIUMPH OF

ANTIMONY

Wherein is seen the grave error committed by

those who seek to banish

it from medical use, while, by

means of many weighty authors,

its heroic virtues are made

known, and its rare Secrets The original term "Arcani" refers to hidden medicinal powers or "arcana," specialized chemical preparations believed to have potent healing effects.

are revealed.

A work which, through its delights, brings

the greatest benefit to the public.

B Y

CARLO LANCILLOTTI

Physician-Chemist and Citizen of Modena

Spagyrist A practitioner of spagyric medicine, a branch of alchemy focused on "separating and recombining" natural substances to extract their purest healing essence. to His Serene Highness of Modena.

D E D I C A T E D

To His Serene Highness, Prince

CESARE D’ ESTE

Generalissimo of the Arms of His Serene

Highness of Modena, and General of the

Cavalry of the Venetian State.

A symmetrical decorative printer's ornament featuring stylized floral and leafy scrollwork.

IN MODENA, 1683.

By the Soliani Heirs, Ducal Printers

WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORITIES original: "CON LICENZA DE SVPERIORI" — This indicates the book passed censorship by both church and state officials.