[An abstract of the work of Hermes. In English. X…]

An abstract of the work of Hermes. [In English]. XVIIth century.
[On flyleaf]: 'This was from Lord Stafford Collection'.
1. f4 [Address to 'Right Ho:ble and my gratious Lord'. ]
2. f5-6 [Tabular summary of alchemical process.]
[At bottom]: 'The several parts of this table shall be further explained by the following short notes or discourses, wch shall have relation to the table by a correspondence of numbers.'
3. f7 [41 paragraphs describing in clear language the elements and processes of alchemy.]
4. f29 [Practical instruction in alchemical work with metals in 12 chapters.]
5. f46 Materials and Utensils necessary in this worke.
[List with alchemical symbols.]
6. f48 Alchymie or the Excellencie and highest perfection of that art.
This section is incomplete breaking off after only 3 folios and the rest of this manuscript is missing.

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