Manuscripts
Three sets of miscellaneous chemical and alchemical notes
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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Three sets of miscellaneous chemical and alchemical notes
Manuscripts
Most of the manuscripts in this collection came from Sotheby's 1936 Portsmouth sale of Newton's papers. They include correspondence, research notes, and documents, over 30 of which are in Newton's hand. The collection demonstrates the wide range of Newton's activities: his extensive studies of alchemy and theology, his work for the Royal Mint and the Royal Society, as well as his personal records. Highlights include: "A Treatise or Remarks on Solomon's Temple," with commentary and six sketches of plans and architectural details drawn by Newton, "Praxis," considered one of his most important alchemical manuscripts, and an illustrated alchemical text picturing the Philosopher's Stone. Another notable manuscript is "Lib. Chem," Newton's inventory of over 100 alchemical books in his personal library, with shelf marks.
BAB 44
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"Praxis," an alchemical treatise, with notes and an earlier draft
Manuscripts
mssBAB 43
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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Miscellaneous alchemical notes and emblems
Manuscripts
Most of the manuscripts in this collection came from Sotheby's 1936 Portsmouth sale of Newton's papers. They include correspondence, research notes, and documents, over 30 of which are in Newton's hand. The collection demonstrates the wide range of Newton's activities: his extensive studies of alchemy and theology, his work for the Royal Mint and the Royal Society, as well as his personal records. Highlights include: "A Treatise or Remarks on Solomon's Temple," with commentary and six sketches of plans and architectural details drawn by Newton, "Praxis," considered one of his most important alchemical manuscripts, and an illustrated alchemical text picturing the Philosopher's Stone. Another notable manuscript is "Lib. Chem," Newton's inventory of over 100 alchemical books in his personal library, with shelf marks.
BAB 2
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"Operationum Ordo, etc.," including a large compilation of alchemical citations
Manuscripts
mssBAB 41
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"Lib. Chem," an inventory of alchemical works in Newton's private library, with shelf marks
Manuscripts
mssBAB 3