A rectangular decorative woodcut headpiece featuring symmetrical scrolling foliage, two mythical lion-like creatures on the far sides, and a central humanoid mask or face surrounded by vines.

TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND SERENE

LORD, LORD

CHRISTIAN

PRINCE OF ANHALT,

COUNT IN ASCANIA, LORD

IN ZERBST AND BERNBURG, &c. General and Governor

of the Upper Palatinate, a Hero most renowned in Arms

and Arts, his most

clement Lord, Dedicated, Donated, and Delivered by

MICHAEL MAIER C. P. Count Palatine Doctor of Medicine.

A large square decorative woodcut drop cap for the letter 'E', featuring intricate floral patterns and scrolling foliage.

Although, most Illustrious Prince, for such a long space of time (while I am occupied with chymical labors in addition to Medicine), I had determined to publish nothing, both because I understand that so many and such various authors on this subject appear daily, and because it seems premature for me to sing of triumph before victory, nevertheless I have now at last decided to publish some small works, which I had long ago conceived in my mind from experience and long observation, as they are less doubtful, especially for the