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- c 17th century (Creation)
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1 volume
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The name 'Pitt' is written on the inside of the front cover. No further biographical information is available.
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GB 0114 MS0085 c 17th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume Unknown
The name 'Pitt' is written on the inside of the front cover. No further biographical information is available.
Unknown
Latin manuscript, c 17th century, comprising the Institutionum Chymicarum and Opera Chemica, containing information relating to the history of chemistry, chemical theory, and explanations of various chemicals represented by alchemical symbols based on signs of the zodiac.
As outlined in Scope and Content.
By written appointment only.
No photocopying permitted.
Latin
Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.
Compiled by Anya Turner.
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.
Aug 2008 Communications media Alchemy Calendars Chemicals Chemistry Periodicals Publications Zodiacs Information sciences
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Unknown
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Scope and content
Latin manuscript, c 17th century, comprising the Institutionum Chymicarum and Opera Chemica, containing information relating to the history of chemistry, chemical theory, and explanations of various chemicals represented by alchemical symbols based on signs of the zodiac.
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As outlined in Scope and Content.
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By written appointment only.
Conditions governing reproduction
No photocopying permitted.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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Latin
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Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.
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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.
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- English