Philalethes eugenius vaughan thomas (7 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Klappentext1722. Written in Old English text from an original manuscript. A curious history of such persons of both sexes who have lived several ages and grown young again with the rare secret of rejuvenescency of Arnoldus de Villa Nova .

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Zustand: Fine. First edition. Vaughan, Thomas (Eugenius Philalethes) and Alan Rudman (editor). The Works of Thomas Vaughan. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1984. First edition, xiv + 761 pp., original cloth gilt, fine in protective mylar. This is a comprehensive scholarly edition of the collected writings of Thomas Vaughan (1621-1666), the Welsh alchemist, mystic, poet, and clergyman who wrote under the pseudonym Eugenius Philalethes ("noble lover of truth"). Vaughan was the twin brother of the Metaphysical poet Henry Vaughan ("the Silurist"). The volume gathers Vaughan's key prose works on alchemy, natural magic, Hermetic philosophy, and Christian mysticism, including titles such as: Anthroposophia Theomagica (1650) Anima Magica Abscondita (1650) Lumen de Lumine (1651) The Man-Mouse (his reply to Henry More) Euphrates (1655) His translation/preface to the Rosicrucian Fame and Confession of the Fraternity of R: C: (1652) Other tracts, poems, and notes. It provides an authoritative, modernized text (with original spelling variants noted where relevant), a substantial biographical and textual introduction, extensive commentary/notes (identifying sources, parallels in Hermetic, alchemical, and Platonic traditions), and scholarly apparatus. Prior to this edition, Vaughan's works were scattered, often in rare 17th-century originals or incomplete/less reliable collections (e.g., A.E. Waite's 1919 edition, which was pioneering but not fully scholarly). Scholarly Standard: Rudrum's edition is the definitive modern collected works. It offers careful textual editing, source identification (Vaughan drew heavily from Paracelsus, Agrippa, Fludd, Boehme, and classical/Renaissance Hermeticism), and contextual analysis. Reviewers and later scholars praise its accuracy, depth of annotation, and reliability. Historical and Intellectual Significance: Thomas Vaughan is a key figure in mid-17th-century English esotericism, blending alchemy, Rosicrucian ideas, Christian Platonism, and experimental philosophy during a turbulent era (Civil War, Interregnum). His writings bridge Renaissance magic and the emerging Scientific Revolution. He engaged in public debates (e.g., with Henry More on "enthusiasm" and alchemy) and influenced later occult and literary traditions. Connection to Henry Vaughan: Editing Thomas's works grew out of Alan Rudrum's expertise on Henry Vaughan. The brothers shared mystical sensibilities, but Thomas focused more on prose alchemy and natural philosophy. This edition illuminates their shared intellectual world. Academic and Collector Interest: It's a cornerstone for researchers in Renaissance/early modern studies, history of science, alchemy, Hermeticism, and Rosicrucianism. Physical copies (hardcover, ~700+ pages) are sought after by scholars and serious collectors of esoteric texts; they command premium prices when available. Alan Rudrum (1932- ), a British-Canadian scholar and professor emeritus, specialized in 17th-century literature (especially Vaughan and Milton). This edition reflects rigorous editorial standards typical of Clarendon Press scholarly projects.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. original publisher's red Hardcover with gilded titles on spine and front cover, 19 x 13 cm, 100 pp + frontispice., English, 1st Edition, book condition: Very Good [This description may have been translated by AI.].

First edition thus. "Originally printed in London in 1652 and now reprinted in facsimile with an Introduction, Notes, and a translation of the letter of Adam Haselmeyer, Notarius Publieus to the Archduke Maximilian, by F.N. Pryce"; Ownership signature of Walter Dewes, one of the subscribers; Red cloth with gilt spine titles; 8.75" x 6"; pp. vii (List of Subscribers), 64 (Introduction), [2] (Original title), [70] (To the Reader & Preface), 64; Only four copies appear in OCLC; Rear board somewhat faded; Corners slightly bumped; Toning to free end papers.…