Manuscripts

for Friends

of Secret Sciences

published

M. J. F. v. L

The initials refer to Max Joseph Freiherr von Linden, a collector and writer involved in the study of esoteric subjects during the Enlightenment.

I. R. A. C.

original: "K. K. A. R."; likely stands for Kaiserlich-Königlich Appellations-Rath (Imperial-Royal Appellate Councilor), indicating the author's high-ranking status in the Austrian civil service.

An ornamental vignette consisting of an oval medallion depicting two putti in a landscape setting; one putto appears to be seated at a table or furnace, possibly engaged in scientific or alchemical work. The medallion is framed by rococo scrolls and floral swags. Above the oval is a smaller rectangular panel showing a landscape. Below the medallion, the artist's signature reads "J. Adam fe."

Gräffer? This likely refers to Franz Gräffer, a notable Viennese bookseller and author who cataloged many works of this nature in the early 19th century.

First Volume.

With Copperplate Engravings.

Vienna, at A. Blumauer.

Alois Blumauer (1755–1798) was a famous Viennese poet, publisher, and prominent Freemason whose bookshop was a hub for Enlightenment literature.

1794.