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THE

LIGHT

EMERGING BY ITSELF

FROM THE

DARKNESS

O R

TRUE THEORY

of the Philosopher’s StoneThe legendary substance sought by alchemists, believed to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold and silver and acting as an elixir of life.

written in Italian verse, and

expanded in Latin by an

Anonymous Author, in the form

of a Commentary; all trans-

lated into French by B. D. L.

The initials "B. D. L." are widely attributed to the translator Bruno de Lansac.

OFFICIAL DISCARD DISCARD AUTHORIZED APRIL 1985

A T P A R I S.

At the shop of Laurent D’Houry, on

St. Jacques Street, across from the St.

Severin Fountain, at the sign of the Holy Spirit.

1687

Original Roman numerals: M. DC. LXXXVII.

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