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Real Alchemy

by Robert Bartlett

Cond: New, Paperback, 188 pp

Publisher: Quinquangle Press

Pub. Date: September 2006

ISBN-13: 9781847284785

One of the few practicing alchemists in the modern era, Robert Allen Bartlett explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term "Philosopher's Stone" and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher's Stone an Elixir of Long Life or is it a method of transforming Lead into Gold? You will be able to judge for yourself after reading this new book on laboratory alchemy. There are dozens of ancient formulae and experiments, and a Foreword by the practicing alchemist Dennis William Hauck. A full Index and Bibliography are also included.

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The Path of Alchemy

by Mark Stavish

Cond: New, Paperback, 264 pp

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.

Pub. Date: November 2006

ISBN-13: 9780738709031

Alchemy offers tremendous insight into alternative therapies, new medicines, and the depths of the human mind. Illuminating a truly esoteric practice, Mark Stavish reveals how to create and apply "medicines for the soul" in this remarkable guide to plant and mineral alchemy. The Path of Alchemy introduces the history and basic laws of this ancient practice, and explains how it ties into Qabala, tarot, astrology, and the four elements. Safe, modern techniques-based on spagyrics (plant alchemy)-for producing distillations, stones, tinctures, and elixirs are given, along with their uses in physical healing, spiritual growth, psychic experiments, initiation, consecration, spellwork, and more. Each chapter includes meditations, projects, and suggested reading as aids to "inner transformation," an equally important aspect of alchemy. Tools, rituals, lunar and solar stones, and the elusive Philosopher's Stone are all covered in this comprehensive guide to alchemy.

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Alchemy

by E.J.Holmyard

Cond: New, Paperback, 320 pp

Publisher: Dover Publications

Pub. Date: April 1990

ISBN-13: 9780486262987

Classic study by noted scholar ranges over 2,000 years of alchemy: ancient Greek and Chinese alchemy, alchemical apparatus, Islamic and early Western alchemy; signs, symbols, and secret terms; Paracelsus, English and Scottish alchemists, and more. Erudite coverage of philosophical, religious, mystical overtones; replacement of alchemy by scientific method, more. Illustrated.

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Spagyrics

by Manfred M. Junius

Cond: New, Paperback, 272 pp

Publisher: Inner Traditions

Pub. Date: February 2007

ISBN-13: 9781594771798

This comprehensive alchemical guide to plant extractions shows how spagyric methods “open” medicinal plants completely to release their most powerful healing properties. Including the Plant Magistery of Paracelsus and the Life Elixir recipe of Andreas Libavius among its historic techniques, this classic source text preserves the nearly forgotten methods of a true hermetic art. Professor Manfred M. Junius (1929-2004) served as the production manager for spagyrics for Australerba Laboratories and was head of the Australian School of Ayurveda in Adelaide, Australia. His Western alchemical knowledge was obtained through many years of personal instruction from Augusto Pincaldi in Switzerland. Absolutely essential book for practical alchemists.

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Alchemists Handbook

by Frater Albertus

Cond: Very Good, Paperback, 128 pp

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Pub. Date: December 1974

ISBN-13: 9780877286554

Formerly handed down under oath of secrecy, this clear, concise handbook discusses the fundamental principles of alchemy, directions for the formation of an inexpensive home laboratory, (including the necessary equipment) and step-by-step instructions for the work of the Lesser Circulation. Modern Alchemist Albert Reidel, was the legendary Alchemist of the Rocky mountains, and played a huge part in reviving Alchemy for the 21st century. A beginners essential.

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Al-Kimia:

The Mystical Islamic Essence

by John Eberly

Cond: Very Good, Paperback, 136pp

Publisher: Sophia Perennis

Pub. Date: August 2004

ISBN-13: 9780900588488

Al-Kimia-The Mystical Islamic Essence of the Sacred Art Of Alchemy by John Eberly presents a condensed history of Alchemy told through concise biographies of early Sufi Masters. Chapters examine occult areas of alchemical and spiritual interest such as jafr, an exegetical Qur'anic science akin to Hebrew Qabala; the Qiyamat or 'Great Resurrection', of the heretical Ismaili sect; the contrary path of the saintly Malamatiyya or 'blameworthy ones'; Hermetic color theory, and 'hidden' art history. A glossary of transliterated terms is appended that will greatly help the beginner as well as the advanced student of these subjects.

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Alchemy & Mysticism

by Alexander Roob

Cond: New, Paperback, 575pp

Publisher: Taschen America, LLC

Pub. Date: September 2006

ISBN-13: 9783822850381

A fantastic journey through the history of esoteric lore: the great work of the alchemists (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition) The Hermetic Museum takes its readers on a magical mystery tour spanning an arc from the mediaeval cosmogram and images of Christian mysticism, through the fascinating world of alchemy to the art of the Romantic era. The enigmatic hieroglyphs of cabbalists, Rosicrucians and freemasons are shown to be closely linked with the early scientific illustrations in the fields of medicine, chemistry, optics and colour theory. The author: Alexander Roob studied painting at the University of Fine Arts, Berlin. From 2000 to 2002, he was a professor at the University of Fine Arts, Hamburg. He has been teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart since 2002.

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Alchemy & Kabbalah

by Gershom Scholem

Cond: Very Good, Paperback, 110 pp

Publisher: Spring Publications, Inc.

Pub. Date: March 2006

ISBN-13: 9780882145662

A groundbreaking study on alchemy by the leading scholar of Jewish mysticism is presented here for the first time in English translation. Scholem looks critically at the transition of the Jewish Kabbalah to its Christianized forms, such as the gold and rosicrucian mysticisms, and uncovers forgotten alchemical roots embedded in the Kabbalah.

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The Last Sorcerers

by Richard Morris

Cond: Very Good, Hardcover, 296 pp

Publisher: National Academies Press

Pub. Date: October 2003

ISBN-13: 9780309089050

They started with four: earth, air, fire, and water. From these basics, they sought to understand the essential ingredients of the world. Those who could see further, those who understood that the four were just the beginning, were the last sorcerers -- and the world's first chemists.

Rather than detailing their discoveries, popular science writer Morris (1939-2003) focuses on the lives of the people who transformed chemistry into a modern science. Among them are Robert Boyle, Joseph Preistley, Henry Cavendish, Dimitri Mendeleev, and Niels Bohr. He finished this study just before he died.

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