Theatrum Chemicum is a compendium of early alchemical writings published in six volumes over the course of six decades. The first three volumes were published in 1602, while the final sixth volume was published in its entirety in 1661. Theatrum Chemicum remains the most comprehensive collective work on the subject of alchemy ever published in the Western world.
Page One of Theatrum Chemicum Volume I. Published 1602, Oberursel by Lazarus Zetzner.
Page One of Theatrum Chemicum Volume II. Originally published 1602, Strasbourg by Lazarus Zetzner.
Page One of Theatrum Chemicum Volume III. Originally published 1602, Strasbourg by Lazarus Zetzner.
Page One of Theatrum Chemicum Volume IV. Published 1613, Strasbourg by Lazarus Zetzner.
Monas Hieroglyphica is a book by John Dee, the Elizabethan magus and court astrologer of Elizabeth I of England, published in Antwerp in 1564. It is an exposition of the meaning of an esoteric symbol that he invented.
Frontispiece of the 'Monas Hieroglyphica' by John Dee, printed by Willem Silvius in Antwerp, 1564
Different parts of the symbol could be combined to form another symbols.
The symbol is said to be composed of other astrological symbols.
