Turba Philosophorum

Mar / 24 / 2009 / 10:32

Translated from the Latin by Arthur Edward Waite. 2006

An ancient alchemical treatise, called also the Book of Truth in the Art and the Third Pythagorical Synod.
Known unto the Wise as the Crowd of Philosophers, this twelfth century treatise records the meeting of the "Hermetic Association for the Advancement of Alchemy" and gives voice to the alchemical wisdom of several centuries. From Pythagoras to the Thrice-Greatest Hermes, the Adepts converse on the keys of the Royal Art and the nature of the Magnum Opus in their pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone. Arthur Edward Waite's translation of The Turba Philosophorum remains the most complete to date due to the fact that he examined the many variant Latin manuscripts. There were two versions of the Turba; a short version and a long version, and in cases where textual differences occurred, Waite was sure to note them. This new edition has retained those important words of wisdom.

This Limited Edition produced by Ouroboros Press continues the tradition of fine bookmaking by resetting the type and offering this fine binding.

Handbound in full burgundy leather with gilt titles and device, marbled endsheets and a silk ribbon bookmark, from the studios of ARS OBSCURA Bookbinding. Octavo. 168 pages. Limited to 275 copies.

Collectors Item: Limited Edition.

SOLD for $195.00


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