GB 0114 MS0085 - Institutionum Chymicarum and Opera Chemica

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0114 MS0085

Title

Institutionum Chymicarum and Opera Chemica

Date(s)

  • c 17th century (Creation)

Level of description

Extent and medium

1 volume

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The name 'Pitt' is written on the inside of the front cover. No further biographical information is available.

Archival history

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

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Unknown

Content and structure area

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.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

By written appointment only.

Conditions governing reproduction

No photocopying permitted.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Latin

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Rules and/or conventions used

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.

Status

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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