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Summa perfectionis

The Sum of Perfection

Summa perfectionis

Latin

Pseudo-Geber (likely Paul of Taranto) late 13th century · published 1682

348 pages

Alchemy Natural Philosophy Hermetica Shwep

Alchemy Hermetica Natural Philosophy & Science

About This Book

alchemynatural-philosophychemistrymedicine

Unlock the secrets of the 'Great Work' with this 1682 definitive restoration of Geber’s alchemical masterpiece, sourced directly from the Vatican Library. Through a rigorous blend of laboratory precision and Hermetic philosophy, it challenges the skeptics and reveals the systematic path to transmuting base matter into perfection.

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Engraved frontispiece for 'Gebri Regis Arabum Chymia' depicting an alchemical laboratory overseen by a king.

frontispiece

Hermetic emblem featuring a pelican in its piety above a Rosy Cross cube, surrounded by the text 'PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA'.

emblem

Woodcut of a winged cherub head (putto)

woodcut

Technical engraving of an alchemical furnace or vessel, likely an athanor, used for controlled heating.

diagram

Alchemical distillation apparatus labeled 'Secundus distillationis modus'.

diagram

Alchemical distillation apparatus labeled 'Quartus distillationis modus' showing a vessel over a fire.

diagram

Woodcut tailpiece depicting a winged cherub head.

woodcut

Diagram of three alchemical vessels labeled Vas primum, Vas Secundum, and Vas Tertium.

diagram

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