1702 - Paracelsian Work with Unique Antiphonary Binding
A fascinating exploration into the vital principles of life, this 1702 first edition of Augustin Vogel's medical-philosophical dissertation delves into the arcane theories of the archei, those hidden forces that govern the body's functions. Rooted in the Paracelsian and Helmontian traditions, Vogel's work expands upon the concept of these vital principles, offering a unique perspective on medicine and physiology in the early 18th century.
The work is presented in a fine modern binding which incorporates an original illuminated vellum manuscript page from an antique antiphonary, creating a beautiful and unique presentation that juxtaposes ancient sacred text with the scientific inquiries of the enlightenment. This binding alone makes the work a fascinating object. For collectors of early medical texts, philosophical treatises, and those drawn to the intersection of science and mysticism, this first edition of Vogel's dissertation offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the intellectual currents of the early Enlightenment.
1702. Vogel, Augustin. Dissertatio medico-philosophica de Archeis. Laubae (Silesia, now Luban, Poland), Augustin Vogel. First edition. [2] 356. 13pp. index. 2p spalmata Typographica. [6]. Contemporary binding in pages from antique antiphony. Some browning and light wear. Excellent condition.
A fascinating exploration into the vital principles of life, this 1702 first edition of Augustin Vogel's medical-philosophical dissertation delves into the arcane theories of the archei, those hidden forces that govern the body's functions. Rooted in the Paracelsian and Helmontian traditions, Vogel's work expands upon the concept of these vital principles, offering a unique perspective on medicine and physiology in the early 18th century.
The work is presented in a fine modern binding which incorporates an original illuminated vellum manuscript page from an antique antiphonary, creating a beautiful and unique presentation that juxtaposes ancient sacred text with the scientific inquiries of the enlightenment. This binding alone makes the work a fascinating object. For collectors of early medical texts, philosophical treatises, and those drawn to the intersection of science and mysticism, this first edition of Vogel's dissertation offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the intellectual currents of the early Enlightenment.
1702. Vogel, Augustin. Dissertatio medico-philosophica de Archeis. Laubae (Silesia, now Luban, Poland), Augustin Vogel. First edition. [2] 356. 13pp. index. 2p spalmata Typographica. [6]. Contemporary binding in pages from antique antiphony. Some browning and light wear. Excellent condition.
A fascinating exploration into the vital principles of life, this 1702 first edition of Augustin Vogel's medical-philosophical dissertation delves into the arcane theories of the archei, those hidden forces that govern the body's functions. Rooted in the Paracelsian and Helmontian traditions, Vogel's work expands upon the concept of these vital principles, offering a unique perspective on medicine and physiology in the early 18th century.
The work is presented in a fine modern binding which incorporates an original illuminated vellum manuscript page from an antique antiphonary, creating a beautiful and unique presentation that juxtaposes ancient sacred text with the scientific inquiries of the enlightenment. This binding alone makes the work a fascinating object. For collectors of early medical texts, philosophical treatises, and those drawn to the intersection of science and mysticism, this first edition of Vogel's dissertation offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the intellectual currents of the early Enlightenment.
1702. Vogel, Augustin. Dissertatio medico-philosophica de Archeis. Laubae (Silesia, now Luban, Poland), Augustin Vogel. First edition. [2] 356. 13pp. index. 2p spalmata Typographica. [6]. Contemporary binding in pages from antique antiphony. Some browning and light wear. Excellent condition.