A compleat body of chymistry: vvherein is contained whatsoever is necessary for the attaining to the curious knowledge of this art; comprehending in general the whole practice thereof: and teaching the most exact preparation of animals, vegetables and minerals, so as to preserve their essential vertues. Laid open in two books, and dedicated to the use of all apothecaries, &c. By Nicasius le Febure, Royal Professor in Chymistry to His Majesty of England, and Apothecary in Ordinary to his honourable houshold. Rendred into English, by P.D.C. Esq; one of the gentlemen of His Majesties Privy-Chamber. ... Part. I. with additions

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  • A compleat body of chymistry: vvherein is contained whatsoever is necessary for the attaining to the curious knowledge of this art; comprehending in general the whole practice thereof: and teaching the most exact preparation of animals, vegetables and minerals, so as to preserve their essential vertues. Laid open in two books, and dedicated to the use of all apothecaries, &c. By Nicasius le Febure, Royal Professor in Chymistry to His Majesty of England, and Apothecary in Ordinary to his honourable houshold. Rendred into English, by P.D.C. Esq; one of the gentlemen of His Majesties Privy-Chamber. ... Part. I. with additions
  • Chimie théorique et pratique. English
  • Compendious body of chymistry
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Imprint
London: printed for O. Pulleyn Junior, and are to be sold by John Wright at the sign of the Globe in Little-Brittain, 1670.
Added name
P. D. C., One of the gentlemen of His Majesties Privy-Chamber.
Publication year
1670
ESTC No.
R477860
Grub Street ID
398824
Description
2 pts. ([12], 286, [6]; 36, 29-320, [8] p., [6] folded plates) : ill. ; 4°.
Note
Signatures: A]4 a]2 B-2O]4 2P]2; 3A-3C]4 3D]8 3E-4S]4

Translation of: Chimie théorique et pratique

Nicasius le Febure = Nicaise Le Fèvre

Part 2 has separate dated title page: A compleat body of chymistry: teaching the whole practice thereof, by the most exact preparation of animals, vegetables and minerals, preserving their essential vertues. By Nicasius le Febure, Royal Professor in Chymistry to his Majesty of England, and Apothecary in Ordinary to his honorable houshold, and Fellow of the Royal Society. Rendered into English by P.D.C. Esquire, one of the gentlemen of His Majesties Privy Chamber. The second part. London, printed by J.D. for John Wright, at the sign of the Globe in Little Brittain, MDCLXX

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Initials, head-pieces

A variant exists (Wing L926, ESTC R16011) in which the t.p. is cancelled: the words 'Fellow of the Royal Society' are added after 'houshold' and 'Corrected and amended; with the additions of the late French copy' is substituted for 'With additions'

Not in Wing.