Secrets de la polygraphie. Vingt-quatre secrets

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Early 17th century
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Secrets de la polygraphie. Vingt-quatre secrets. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The first section (6 ll.) is a short work on cryptography; followed by a collection of mechanical and other tricks and semi-scientific processes; it includes some medical receipts, etc. There are a few veterinary receipts at the end.

Publication/Creation

Early 17th century

Physical description

1 volume
3 bl. leaves + 55 leaves + 22 bl. leaves + 3 leaves (last blank). 4to. 22 x 15 cm. Original vellum covers.

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In French.

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Wellcome Library; GB.
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