OF THE INSCRUTABLE

HARMONY

CHYMICO-

PHILOSOPHICAL,

The term "Chymico-Philosophical" refers to alchemy, which 17th-century scholars viewed as "natural philosophy"—the study of the hidden laws of nature and the transformation of matter.

OF THE ANCIENT PHILOSOPHERS

IN AGREEMENT,

hitherto indeed greatly desired,

but not yet sent into

the public light

This phrasing suggests that these specific texts were long-sought by scholars but had remained in private hands or manuscript form until this printing.

FIRST DECADE.

original: "DECAS I". In this context, a "decade" refers to a volume containing ten distinct treatises.

A CATALOG OF WHICH THE PAGE

after the preface displays.

COLLECTED BY H. C. D.

These initials are commonly associated with the pseudonym Hermannus Condeesyanus, used by the alchemist and lawyer Johann Grasshoff.

A rectangular decorative woodcut ornament featuring a symmetrical design of interlaced foliage, vine-like scrollwork, and floral motifs.

FRANKFURT

At the shop of CONRAD EIFRID.

IN THE YEAR 1625.

2.*
A handwritten archival or library shelf mark.