Theophraste

2009 · 13523 — Milan: BUR 2009. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. "Perfumes" is dedicated to aromatic plants and their uses in the art of ancient perfumery. The work which opens with a general introduction to odors their origins and classification presents a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the perfumes artificially produced by humans for the pleasure of smell. Theophrastus reviews the qualities of spices and the oils in which their fragrances are preserved describes the key stages in the preparation of scented ointments and scented powders and explains how perfumers store their products and the techniques they employ to sell them. Foreword by Simone Beta.--Publisher.<br /> From the collection of Brian Cotnoir alchemist artist and award-winning filmmaker. Author of Practical Alchemy: Guide to the Great Work The Emerald Tablet a series of Alchemical 'Zines Alchemical Meditations Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and most recently On Alchemy: Essential Practices and Making Art as Alchemy. He has presented seminars and workshops around the world on various aspects of the alchemy. Khepri Press was started in 2014 as a place to organize and distribute his work. It is a very small press dedicated to alchemical book arts. Some of this work is publishable and others may exist only in manuscript or object form - alchemical results or talismans. Near fine light toning else tight bright and unmarred. Small 8vo. 210pp. Illus. b/w. Color printed wrappers. Former owner library stamp. Text in Italian. BUR unknown