Preface

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—be satisfied with this, until Almighty God permits the remaining writings of Brother Basil original: "Fratris Basilij." Referring to Basilius Valentinus, the legendary alchemist and monk. to be fully revealed hereafter, for the increase of His praise. Given at Leipzig, the 20th of December, in the year 1602.

Your Excellencies’ Willing Servant,

Johann Thölde of Hesse,

Now at Franken-

hausen.

Frankenhausen is a town in Thuringia, Germany, known for its salt works, where Johann Thölde served as an official.

A decorative arrangement of printer's ornaments consisting of three horizontal rows of stylized fleurons.