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Alchemic recipes, 15th century

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Identifier: MS 121/ff. 68v-72v

Contents

Alchemic recipes in Latin (ff. 68v-71r) and in German (ff. 71r-72v).

Writing

The recipes are written by at least two different hands, both later than the first hand and more cursive.

Dates

  • Creation: 15th century

Language of Materials

Latin and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

5 folios

Bibliography

Singer, Dorothea Waley. Catalogue of Latin and Vernacular Alchemical Manuscripts in Great Britain and Ireland. Dating from before the XVI Century, vol. 2. Brussels: Maurice Lamertin, 1930, p. 744, n. 1111.xlvii and p. 754, n. 1114.ii.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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