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1. Large initial letter E at the start of the first entry.Eirenæus Philaletha, his Arcanum Latin: "Secret" or "Mystery.", or Secret of the immortal liquor Alkahest, called Ignis-Aqua Latin: "Fire-Water.", in English and Latin. Page 5.
2. Anonymus's practice of lights, or an excellent and ancient treatise of the Philosopher's Stone. Page 27.
3. Johannes Baptista van Helmont’s Præcipiolum Latin: "Little principle/beginning.", or the immature mineral Electrum A metallic alloy; here, the "first metal" or source of mercury., which is the mineral of mercury. Page 47.
4. Francis Anthony, M.D., his Aurum-Potabile Latin: "Drinkable Gold.", or his receipt Recipe/formula., showing his way and method of how he made and prepared that most excellent medicine for the body of man. Page 73.
5. Bernhard, Earl of Trevisan, his treatise of the Philosopher's Stone. Page 83.
6. Sir George Ripley's Bosome-book A book kept close for personal reference; a handbook., containing his philosophical accurtations An archaic term meaning "shortenings" or "accelerations" of alchemical processes....