Manuscripts
"Operationum Ordo, etc.," including a large compilation of alchemical citations
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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. "Operationum Ordo, etc.," including a large compilation of alchemical citations
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 41
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"Praxis," an alchemical treatise, with notes and an earlier draft
Manuscripts
mssBAB 43
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"Lib. Chem," an inventory of alchemical works in Newton's private library, with shelf marks
Manuscripts
mssBAB 3
Alchemical, medical and technical compilation: manuscript, 15th-16th centuries
Manuscripts
Collection of alchemical, medical and technical works, consisting of parts of several manuscripts of separate origin but by now impossible to distinguish precisely one from the other, brought together in the late fifteenth century.
mssHU 1051