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Alchemy & Mysticism: The Hermetic Museum / Roob, Alexander ; Fludd R ; Blake W ; Apianus P., 1997

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Identifier: CC-29483-30848

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Scope and Contents

This book describes the pictorial world of alchemy and mysticism, cosmological systems, the Kaballah and magic, astronomic and astrologic systems, freemasons and Rosicrucians. Included are multiple illustrations by Robert Fludd and William Blake. Peter Apianus' "Astronomicum Caesareum" of 1540, a facsimile of which is held by the Sackner Archive is also described. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997

Extent

0 See container summary (1 soft cover book (711 pages)) ; 19.5 x 14.1 x 5.5 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Cologne, Germany : Taschen Verlag. Nationality of creator: German. General: Added by: RED; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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