MORGENSTERN, Philipp (trans.), (On Alchemy) *Turba Philosophorum*, *Das ist, Das Buch von der güldenen Kunst*, along with other authors, whose works together comprise 36 books

Turba Philosophorum, that is, The Book of the Golden Art, along with other authors, comprising a total of 36 books

In it, the finest and most ancient philosophers have been brought together, all of whom unanimously discuss the Universal Medicine; divided into two books and adorned with beautiful illustrations. Now, for the benefit and service of all true lovers of the arts and of nature (who are unfamiliar with the Latin language), it has been faithfully published with special diligence, effort, and hard work by... (Parts 1–2). Basel 1613. Published by Ludwig König. (18.5 x 12 cm), [8] pp., 560 pp.; [3] pp., 455 pp., [1], 20 woodcuts in the text, contemporary parchment binding.
Occultism—alchemy. The first German edition of the work titled “Artis auriferae quam chemiam vocant” (The Art of Making Gold, Called Chemistry) (1st ed.: 1572). Translated by Philipp Morgenstern from the Basel editions of 1593 or 1610. Contains 36 alchemical treatises by the most important alchemists. Traces of moisture and soiling; numerous notes and underlining in the text; a personal label on the reverse of both title pages; early notes on the endpapers. 10 reproduced plates (pp. 399–418). Title page in red and black. Binding with scuffs, soiling, and stains; partially repaired. Rare. No. 1637.