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Cabalistic Author

By T. CR.

Who was the author of a chemical and cabalistical work, not noticed by Lowndes, entitled: "A philosophicall epitaph in hierogliphicall figures. A briefe of the golden calf (the world's idol). The golden ass well managed, and Midas restored to reason. Written by J. Rod, Glauber, and Jehior, the three principles or originall of all things. Published by W.C., Esquire, 8vo. Lond. Printed for William Cooper, at the Pellican, in Little Britain, 1673." With a long catalogue of chemical books, in three parts, at the end. My copy has two titles, the first being an engraved one, with ten small circles r…

Topics: Chemical Works, Cabalistic Literature, Hieroglyphics

Locations: London, Little Britain