Edward Kelley
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Edward Kelley or Kelly, also known as Edward Talbot, was an English Renaissance occultist and scryer. He is known for working with John Dee in his magical investigations. Besides the professed ability
An 18th-century engraving of Edward Kelley
Statue of Kelley at Hněvín Castle in Most, Czech Republic
Voynich manuscript
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The Voynich manuscript is an illustrated codex, hand-written in an undeciphered script referred to as 'Voynichese'. The vellum on which it is written has been carbon-dated to the early 15th century. S
Edward Kelley
…this was all a farce, but are not clear whether Dee was a victim or an accomplice. Because of this precedent, and of a dubious connection between the Voynich Manuscript and John Dee (through Roger Bacon), Kelley has been suspected of having fabricated that book too, to swindle Rudolf. Kelley said that Angelical was…
A floral illustration on page 29
Retouching of drawing on page 131; f72v3
Page 119; f66r, showing characteristics of the text
Page 191; f107r, text detail