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BEGUIN, Jean (1550-1620). Tyrocinium chymicum....

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BEGUIN, Jean (1550-1620). Tyrocinium chymicum. Geneva: Blasius le Melais, 1659. First published in 1610, the work is often considered the first full-fledged work on chemistry to surpass alchemical thought. 8vo, (154 x 100mm). Allegorical title-page before letterpress title page, initials and vignettes, 1 folding engraved plate outside the text (wormhole to inner margin between quires E and H not touching text, some spotting). Bound in full contemporary vellum (some light wear). (1)