Figurae corporum planetarum, 15th century
part
Identifier: MS 121/f.12r
Contents
An incomplete list of the planets, each accompanied by the drawing of its own alchemical symbol. It begins with et primo Martis (Mars), followed by the symbol for that planet, and ends with figura aquarum (followed by a symbol) Item figura (followed by three different symbols).
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Language of Materials
Latin.
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
1 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. 346, n. 432A.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk