The philosopher's stone  or grand elixir, discover'd by Friar Bacon; and now publish'd as a counterpart to the degradation of gold by an anti-elixir. With a few notes, by no adept.

The usual manner of the procession of proclaiming the declaration of war against Spain, at the great gate of St. James's Palace, Chancery-lane end Fleetstreet, Wood-street, Cheapside; and at the Royal Exchange

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The philosopher's stone or grand elixir, discover'd by Friar Bacon; and now publish'd as a counterpart to the degradation of gold by an anti-elixir. With a few notes, by no adept.

The usual manner of the procession of proclaiming the declaration of war against Spain, at the great gate of St. James's Palace, Chancery-lane end Fleetstreet, Wood-street, Cheapside; and at the Royal Exchange