17th c. Alchemy and Mathematics

Ens, Gaspar. THAUMATURGUS MATHEMATICUS, ED EST, ADMIRABILIUM EFFECTORUM E MATHEMATICARUM DISCIPLINARUM. Cologne: Konstantin Munich, 1636. 12mo. [12], 291, [12], [1, blank] pp., with numerous woodcuts

1694 Lavatinne Arithmetic Mathematics Math Problems Addition Subtraction French Lavatinne’s ‘Abridged Arithmetic’ is a rare, late 17th-century mathematics treatise written to help teach the basi

J. De La Crose. MEMOIRS FOR THE INGENIOUS. CONTAINING SEVERAL CURIOUS OBSERVATIONS IN PHILOSOPHY, MATHEMATICKS, PHYSICK,HISTORY, PHILOLOGY, AND OTHER ARTS AND SCIENCES. IN MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS. TO BE

1768 MATHEMATICS 1ed Elements of Arithmetic Algebra Geometry MATH Military A rare 17th-century French mathematics book. Written by a rather unknown French mathematician, Jean-Mathurin Mazeas, “E

1770 MAGIC Tricks Playing Cards Lamps Ozanam Conjuring Mathematics & Physics Jacques Ozanam was a 17th-century French mathematician most-known for his work Recreations which covered a wide variety of

1691 Satan Process LAW Belial Devils Alchemy Exorcisms Jakob Ayrer Occult A rare, late 17th-century theological law book by German legal writer Jakob Ayrer (b. 1350). This book, ‘Historischer Proces

1790 Mathematics & Physics Mechanics Magic Lantern MIRRORS Ozanam Illustrated Jacques Ozanam was a 17th-century French mathematician most-known for his work ‘Recreations’ which covered a wide vari

1778 Mathematics & Physics Mechanics Magic Lantern MIRRORS Ozanam Illustrated Jacques Ozanam was a 17th-century French mathematician most-known for his work ‘Recreations’ which covered a wide vari

1690 Rohault Physics & Science Mechanics Illustrated Mathematics Fortification Jacques Rohault was an important French philosopher during the 17th-century, particularly in the field of Cartesian philo

1736 Mathematics & Physics Mechanics Optics Clock Cosmography Ozanam Illustrated Jacques Ozanam was a 17th-century French mathematician most-known for his work Recreations which covered a wide variety

1713 CHEMISTRY Nicolas Lemery Chymie Experiments Alchemy Philosophers Stone Nicolas Lémery was a 17th-century French chemist known for his chemistry theories on acids, pharmaceutical medicines, and

1683 Mathematics Tutor to Isaac Newton Isaac Barrow Huge FOLIO 2v SET Isaac Borrow was a 17th-century English theologian and mathematician whose collected works are a culmination of important sermons,

1698 English Art PERSPECTIVE Illustrated Architecture Mathematics Art Engineering Jean Du Breuil was a 17th-century Jesuit mathematician and essayist from France. He is most remembered for his contrib

1730 Stahl Medicine Sileni Alcibiadis Commentary on Harvey Alchemy Art of Curing Georg Ernst Stahl was a 17th-century German chemist and physician who was notable for his opposition to materialistic v

A Nuppenbecher (knopp beaker). Free-blown blue-green glass with applied decoration. Early 17th century. Dimensions: H: 7 in., (17.8 cm.)

This pair of framed 17th-century petit point or needlepoint tapestry panels were originally the canvas back pieces for two salon chairs. They are finely-worked, and depict grand, castle-like architect

Property of a Florida Collector Description: Two Vietnamese Blue and White Bowls and pair of Persian Chargers, 17th Century and Later, comprising a Vietnamese bowl decorated with cranes and foliag

Rare Japanese 17th Century Edo Arita Porcelain rectangular Box-Shaped Incense Burner in biscuit incised as "shagreen" ground with highlights of clear glaze, the cover pierced for escaping incense in t

A lot of four vintage books about Renaissance and 17th-century fine art. Renaissance and Later Sculpture with Works of Art in Bronze from the Tyssen Bornemisza Collection, general editor Irene Martin,

XVII 17th century old master oil on canvas depicting the Stoning of Saint Stephen. This work, like one of Rembrandt's, is inspired by the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, as recounted in Acts 7. It demonst

A german red tortoiseshell, ebony, silver, ormolu and paste gem mounted prunkuhr case.Late 17th Century.Of tabernacle form, modelled with a female figure to the cresting,.flanked by figures of angels

A monumental cloisonne double-gourd form vase, 17th century, depicting gourds and flowers. Size: 24" H CONDITION REPORT: Previously mounted as a lamp, drilled with small blemish to base. From a retire

John Hayls (British, 1600-1679). Pair of 17th century portraits "Michael Warton Esq. Son in Law of John first Lord Poulett" and "Susanna daughter of John first Lord Poulett and Wife of Michael Warton

1 lot of 500 square feet: Authentic and original French antique cobblestone 17th century (pure solid antique stone) from France. The real ones, the real little street and fountain surround flooring av