Lure & Romance of Alchemy — C.J.S. Thompson

A history of alchemy from its earliest origins in the East & West up to the beginning of scientific chemistry. Looks at the Elixir of Life, alchemical laboratories & apparatus, symbols & alphabets & portraits of eminent alchemists. Illustrated with 58 line drawings & woodcuts. Reprint of 1932 edition. with dustjacket, clean bright copy