MS 117
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Collection Summary | |
| Creator: | Basilius Valentinus. |
| Collection Name: | Fratris Basilij Monarchi Benedicter Ordenns Handtgriffe von Bereitung seiner Vor |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1604-1699 |
| Physical Description: | .1 linear feet |
| Abstract: | The alchemist Basilius Valentinus, also known as Basil Valentine, was reputed to be a German Benedictine monk, and a prior at St. Peter's in Erfurt in 1414. Undated, bound compilation of copied writings on alchemy and antimony; the entries are in a number of different hands. The title page has references to two of Valentinus' published books: Triumph-Wagen Antimonii, or Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, originally published in German in 1604, and Latin in 1646; Zwölff Schlüssel, or Twelve Keys, was printed in German in 1599, and Latin in 1618. |
| Collection Number: | MS 117 |
| Language: | Materials are in German and Latin. |
| Repository: |
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu |
The alchemist Basilius Valentinus, also known as Basil Valentine, was reputed to be a German Benedictine monk, and a prior at St. Peter's in Erfurt in 1414. However, works attributed to him are generally considered to be 17th century forgeries; an individual suggested as the true author is Johannes Thölde of Frankenhausen, Thuringia, the first "editor" of the writings of Valentinus. The works were translated, hand-copied, and published in different languages throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
Undated, bound compiliation of copied writings on alchemy and antimony; the entries are in a number of different hands. Chemical symbols are used throughout in conjunction with the text. The title page has references to two of Valentinus' published books: Triumph-Wagen Antimonii, or Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, originally published in German in 1604, and Latin in 1646; Zwölff Schlüssel, or Twelve Keys, was printed in German in 1599, and Latin in 1618. The last notation on the title page is to "Auro potabili;" that is, drinkable gold, and could possibly refer to selections from Francis Anthony's book on that subject in 1610, or Albert Otho Faber's book from 1677.
Vellum binding, stained red.
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Fratris Basilij Monarchi Benedicter Ordenns Handtgriffe von Bereitung seiner Vor (MS 117). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
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