The Long-Desired and Promised Chemical-Philosophical Touchstone

...ny writers and authors original: Schrift-Stellern und Authores increased, and which has now already lain ready for printing for three years, yet from time to time has been held back by occurring obstacles, so that it might not appear quite so soon. Since, however, the lovers of alchemy The term "lovers" (Liebhaberen) refers to devoted students and practitioners of the "Hermetic Art." are very much concerned with it, and look forward to its publication with the greatest longing, I have dared The editor uses the word erfrechen, which implies taking a bold or even impudent liberty in publishing this copy.—after I was made a participant in a copy of this so noble, magnificent, and highly beneficial work from the original through special circumstances a few months ago—to no longer withhold such a thing from those eager for and devoted to the art The "Art" (Kunst) refers specifically to the practice of alchemy., but rather to communicate it, and let them enjoy this great advantage—