GB 0096 MS 252 - Hermetic philosophy: various writings

1 volume containing 140 leaves.

GB 0096 MS 252 [1700] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 140 leaves. Unknown
Hermetic philosophy is based on a bundle of manuscript purported to have been written by or to report almost at first hand the activities of the legendary priest, prophet, and sage Hermes Trismegistos. These comprised works of revelation on occult, theological and philosophical subjects, most notably alchemy.

The manuscript contains the bookplate of Hugh M Bright. It was acquired with the collection of Allen Haywood Bright, given to the University of London Library in 1942.

Manuscript transcripts of six writings on hermetic philosophy, [1700], including tracts by David de Planis Campy, Adrien Ameuric and Raymond Lulle.'

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French
Manuscript duodecimo. Eighteenth century binding.

Collection level description.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jun 2001 Alchemy Ameuric , Adrien , fl 1646-1653 , alchemist Campy , David de , Planis , 1589- ? 1644 , alchemist and physician x Planis Campy , David de Chemistry Europe France History of science Lulle , Raymond , 1235-1315 , philosopher and mystical thinker Philosophy Science of science Western Europe

The manuscript contains the bookplate of Hugh M Bright. It was acquired with the collection of Allen Haywood Bright, given to the University of London Library in 1942.

Manuscript transcripts of six writings on hermetic philosophy, [1700], including tracts by David de Planis Campy, Adrien Ameuric and Raymond Lulle.'

Single item

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

• anglais

• latin

French

Collection level description.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• anglais