D. Stephan Blancards Theatrum chimicum oder Eröffneter Schau-Platz und Thür zu den Heimligkeiten in der Scheide-Kunst

[6], 528, 531-658, 181, 181-183 p., [11] leaves of plates (2 folded): 16 cm. (8vo) An expanded edition of the author's: De nieuwe hedendaagsche stof-scheiding ofthe Chymia uit vermaarde autheuren, en eygen ondervindingh, in de Nederduitsche taal bijeengebracht, first printed in Amsterdam, 1678, though here translated from the Dutch edition printed in Amsterdam, 1693 under title: Theatrum chimicum, ofte Geopende deure der chymische verborgentheden "Anhang. In sich haltend einen Wunderwürdigen chimischen und hermetischen wahrsagenden Dreyfuss. Dess Joh. Joachim Bechers, Med. D. zu Speyer", p. 563-584, has separate caption title "Vermehrung des Theatri chimici, oder, Der eröffneten Thür zum Heimligkeiten in der Scheide-Kunst, sonderlich wie die geringen Metallen und Steine in bessere materien zu verwandeln sind, durch Kenelmus Digby, Rittern", p. [1]-181, 181-183, 4th and 5th counts, has divisional title page and is a translation of: A choice collection of rare secrets and experiments in philosophy, as also rare and unheard-of medicines, menstruums and alkahests; with the true secret of volatilizing the fixt salt of tartar / by Kenelm Digby, first printed in London, 1682 Includes references to New World plants including Brazil wood, sassafras, aloe, and tobacco Signatures:)(⁴ (- )(4) ()(1 verso blank) A-2S⁸ a-l⁸ (a1 verso blank) m⁴ Includes indexes Title page printed in red and black; head and tail pieces; initials Includes 10 leaves of plates in "Theatrum chimicum oder Eröffneter Schau-Platz und Thür zu dem Heimligkeiten in der Scheide-Kunst" numbered I-VIII and IX, no. 1 and IX, no. 2; also includes an unnumbered plate bound to face p. 563, 3rd count Purchase; 17-077