Alchemy and the occult;: A catalogue of books and manuscripts from the collection of Paul and Mary Mellon given to Yale University Library by Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library ISBN 13: 9780845731185

New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Library, 1977. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW slipcase. Perfect condition. Still sealed in the publisher's original shipping carton. [This description is based on an identical set in our reference library]. 1977. First Edition. Limited to 500 sets. Volumes 3 & 4 only (the 2 manuscript volumes). Volume Three: Manuscripts 1225-1671, and Volume Four: Manuscripts 1675-1922. Magnificently illustrated including many full color reproductions. Meticulous descriptions and historical context are provided for 149 manuscripts from the Mellon collection. Among the highlights are manuscripts by Paracelsus, Ramon Lull, Johann Hollandus, Isaac Newton, etc. Cross referenced to Duveen and De Ricci-Bond. This lavishly produced work weighs some 15 pounds. The 2 volumes are uniformly bound in the original two tone cloth (blue with oatmeal spines), stamped in bright gold over black leather (or leatherette?) label on the spine. The two-compartment slipcase is bound in… Read More

Yale University Library . Very Good. 0845731181. 1968 1st ed, limited to 500 copies, 2 volume set in slipcase, in beautiful condtion, slight shealfwear to case, volumes crisp, clean & bright, no markings, bindings tight, Professional booksellers since 1981 . 1968. Hardcover.