Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162561189 : 1162561181 : 10 Sep 2010 : Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum is a book written by Elias Ashmole, a 17th-century English antiquarian, politician, and alchemist. The book is a collection of alchemical writings and treatises from various authors, including Ashmole himself. It was first published in 1652 and later expanded in 1689. The book includes 16 alchemical works, each with its own title page and introduction, and covers a range of topics such as the philosopher's stone, the transmutation of metals, and the creation of elixirs. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams related to alchemy. Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum is considered a significant work in the history of alchemy and is still studied by scholars and practitioners of the art today.Contains several poetical pieces of famous English philosophers who have written the Hermetique Mysteries. Faithfully collected into one volume, with annotations there