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Welcome to Vitriol Publishing! We publish & provide a modest selection of alchemy books/manuals, publications, authentic reprints, and more. Most of our works are available on Amazon.com. However, our works are best purchased directly from us as we offer them at discounted prices!
Our works are only available for purchase via PayPal. PayPal accepts all major credit/debit cards, e-checks, and may be used without a PayPal account. We combine shipping for multiple books ordered. Shipping is a flat-rate $5 for all US orders up to 5 books, and $11.50 for all International orders (Canada/Mexico, and overseas - up to 5 books). Please note that shipping rates increase when ordering more than 5 books. We ship via UPS Ground approximately 1-3 business days after payment has been received. Publications are usually only available in e-book format, and they do not have a shipping fee (they are usually delivered within a few minutes, but may take up to one to two hours depending on a number of factors that are beyond our control). Please contact us if you would like to see a publication in a paper-copy format.
We offer publishing, editing, compiling, and transcription services for all your manuscripts related to the following subjects: alchemy, hermetics, occult, magick, or other alternative subjects. Please contact us at admin@vitriolum.net for a free consultation, and price quote.
If you have questions about any of our books/publications, please do not hesitate to send us an email at admin@vitriolum.net - thank you!
As always: Ora, Lege, Lege, Lege, Relege, Labora et Invenies!
In Art,
Adam Goldsmith
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1. The Alchemy Collection: Rosicrucian Symbology *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_ts_1) - The Alchemy Collection: Rosicrucian Symbology is a priceless treasure that details the symbolism & philosophy of the Rosicrucian brotherhood. Steeped in sacred geometry & theory. Never before has such important understanding been published outside of the brotherhood for the general consumption of the masses.
States in plain words the true origin of the Word, the Logos, and how it relates to pineal gland. Details the sacred geometry of the human body. Explains the evolution of life from the perspective of the Rosicrucians.
Originally published in 1916 by Khei with approval by the Rosicrucian brotherhood. Compiled & restored in 2012 by Adam Goldsmith & VITRIOL Publishing.
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$17.77
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2. The Alchemy Collection: The Turba Philosophorum *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_turba_1) - The Alchemy Collection: The Turba Philosophorum is a cornerstone text on alchemy & the hermetic philosophy. It exists as a sort of ongoing discussion of questions & answers between Turba, and a wide variety of other alchemists & philosophers. A total of 72 dictums.
This edition is based from the Arthur Edward Waite translation of the original 12th century Latin manuscript. It has been revised in part by Adam Goldsmith.
* This is the full color edition of the book. *
Republished, Compiled, Edited, and Revised by Adam Goldsmith & VITRIOL Publishing in 2012. Follow here to see preview hosted on our site.
$17.45
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3. The Thesaurus Thesaurorum of the Golden Rosy-Cross *Color Collectors Edition - Limited Print* (tt_en_1) - The Thesaurus Thesaurorum of the Golden Rosy-Cross - For the first time ever the English translation of this highly prized manuscript is now available for sale. This edition is limited to three hundred copies, and no more will be printed!
This book includes four different sections: the first is dedicated to the rules & guidelines of the brotherhood; the second is dedicated to the processes of the brotherhood (these processes are each designed to produce the philosopher's stone); the third is dedicated to the magick of alchemy, and various theurgical operations that an alchemist/magus can utilize to produce the stone; the fourth is dedicated to the various alchemical, chemical, spagyrical, and archemical operations that are used to produce various chemicals, materials, tinctures, acids, and more of interest to the alchemist.
Never before has such a collection of some of the most secretive processes in alchemy been available to the semi-general public. Some of the processes & theories detailed in this work were once highly secretive & only available to its 77 members. Here's your chance to own a cornerstone priceless manuscript on the Great Art of Alchemy & the Rosicrucians. Order now!
Read more about it here: http://www.levity.com/alchemy/a-archive_may03.html
Translated in English, Revised, Edited, and Compiled by Adam Goldsmith & VITRIOL Publishing in 2011.
* All books will be shipped out to the customers & all pre-orders filled as soon as possible. I am waiting on my publishers printing process to be completed for these books, and then they must be shipped to me. I will ship them out when I receive them. Please be patient. This is a long process, and the wait is well worth it. All book orders including the Thesaurus will be halted until they arrive. Update as of 02/01/12 - First Batch of Thesaurus Books are enroute to my office, and from there they will be shipped to the customer! *
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$32.50 - Limited Copies!
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4. The Alchemy Collection: The Work of Johannes Weidenfeld *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_wed_1) - Brilliantly restored and remastered! This work focuses on the production of various menstruums spanning the vegetable, animal, and mineral kingdoms. It contains 150 processes to produce a wide variety of menstruums, from tinging, to non-tinging, and even some that glow in the dark! This book contains all the 'secrets' of the adepts as Weidenfeld so candidly pointed out! Purchase now to own a great color collectors copy of this famous manuscript!
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(If you can still see this that means we haven't sold 40 copies yet!) ON SALE! $29.95 $49.95
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5. The Alchemy Collection: The Collectanea Chymica *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_cc_1) - The Alchemy Collection: The Colllectanea Chymia - Includes nine cornerstone volumes compiled originally by William Cooper in 1684, and newly revised, edited, and restored by Adam Goldsmith in 2011.
This volume includes the following works: The Secret of the Liquor Alkahest by Eirenaeus Philalethes; The Practice of Lights, or an Excellent and Ancient Treatise on the Philosopher's Stone by an Anonymous Author; The First Metal: Which is the Minera of Mercury by Van-Helmont; Aurum Potabile or the Receit of Dr. Frank Antonie by Dr. Frank Antonie; A Treatise of Bernard Earl of Trevisan of the Philosopher's Stone by Bernard Earl of Trevisan; The Bosome Book of Sir. George Ripley Containing his Philosophical Accurtations in the Making of the Philosophers Mercury and Elixirs by Sir George Ripley; Speculum Alchymiae, the True Glass of Alchemy by Roger Bacon; The Oil of Sulphur Vive per Campanum by George Starkey; and The Tomb of Semiramis by HVD.
Never before has such a collection of some of the most important texts in alchemy been published in one book. The processes & theories detailed in this work are unsurpassed! Here's your chance to own a priceless manuscript on the Great Art of Alchemy.
Republished, Restored, Edited, and Compiled by Adam Goldsmith & VITRIOL Publishing in 2011. Follow here to see preview hosted on our site.
ON SALE! $23.95 $29.45
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6. The Alchemy Collection: The Works of Basil Valentine (Volume 1) *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_bv_1) - This work contains two of the most influential treatises from the great alchemist Basil Valentine: The Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, and The Twelve Keys.
The Triumphant Chariot of Antimony is perhaps Basil Valentine's most well known & influential work. Valentine dedicates this treatise entirely to antimony. Alchemists regard it as one of the go-to authoritative sources for the antimony path. Contains 4 illustrations from an original manuscript.
The Twelve Keys is a small work by Basil Valentine centered around twelve plates or "keys." These keys contain various alchemical secrets hidden in code, and other riddles. This section includes original illustrations from the Twelve Key's print in Maier's 1618 Tripus Aurus manuscript.
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ON SALE! $25.95 $33.95
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7. The Alchemy Collection: The Art of Distillation by John French *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_jf_1) -
The Alchemy Collection: The Art of Distillation by John French spotlights a premiere revised & brilliantly restored edition of John French's Art of Distillation including original illustrations from the 1651 manuscript.
Contents of the First Chapter:a dedication; a preface; an introduction; a description of tools, equipment, and alchemical glassware to be used in distillation; a definition list of technical terms & a number of rules to be considered in the art of distillation.
Chapters two, three, four, and five details methods & processes of creating a wide variety of distilled waters, spirits, oils, and acids from the three kingdoms (vegetable, animal, and mineral/metals).
The sixth chapter describes a number of unique spagyric curiosities, experiments, and other particulars.
The seventh chapter is entirely dedicated to experiments involving gold & silver. In this chapter John French describes to us a number of processes involving the use of silver & gold. A few are mentioned here: the aurum potabile, the tree of the philosophers, the elixir from electrum, and his take on the stone of the philosophers.
Customer Testimonials & Praise:
1. "The book is great. Much better than trying to use a pdf copy.
Certainly pleased with the book. It's well laid out and easy to read. The page borders do add a certain something.
Well done."
2. The owners of Paracelsus College says this: "Yes it's quite good we wanted to compare with the one by * and the art work done by * with a forward by *."
3. This book is fantastic! The original colored illustrations from the 1651 manuscript really brings out the old world feeling. It's the best available in print at this moment. You won't be sorry you bought it. A great investment for lovers of the art of alchemy & spagyrics. We would've been willing to pay double this price!
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ON SALE! $26.45 $35.99
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8. The Alchemy Collection: The Wisemans Crown or the Glory of the Rosy-Cross *Color Collectors Edition* (hc_tac_rc_1) - Three books total. Detailing in plain language the processes that have been hidden by the philosophers & alchemists for so long. Contains processes for the production of the elixirs of the metals, and other particulars. Includes one original cover image from the authentic 1664 edition.
"Showing the Wonderful Power of Nature, with the full discovery of the Coelum Terrae, or the First Matter of Metals, and their Preparation into incredible Medicines or Elixirs that cure all Diseases in Young or Old..."
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$17.45
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9. Five Treatises on the Philosophers Stone *AUTHENTIC REPRINT* (hc_ftps_1) - Five Treatises of the Philosophers Stone: Two of Alphonso, King of Portugal, as it was Written With his own Hand, and Taken out of his Closet, Translated out of the Portuguese Into English; One of John Sawtre, a Monk, Translated Into English; Another Written by Florianus Raudorff, a German Philosopher, and Translated out of the Same Language Into English; Also, a Treatise of the Names of the Philosophers Stone, by William Gratacolle, and Translated Into English; to Which is Added, the Smaragdine Tablet of Hermes.
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$11.99
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Publication & Guidebook Showcase
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1. The Extraction of the Sulphur of Iron via Citrus Fruit & Citric Acid (mars_sulphur_2) - In this guide the author will attempt to explain the theory & process of opening & extracting the sulphur from two forms of red iron oxide (synthetic red iron oxide jeweler’s rouge & natural red iron oxide hematite pigment powder) via the juice of lemons, and pure citric acid. Contains a detailed eleven step process of the operation with notes. Teaches the reader everything needed to successfully carry out this work. Includes 20 high-quality photographs.
$9.45
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2. The Metallic Sulphur of Mars via Sublimation With Sal Ammoniac (mars_sulphur_1) - Contains a seven step detailed process of the operation with high-quality notes, references, and other advice/tips. Teaches the student everything needed to successfully carry out this work. Includes 18 high-quality photographs of the operation from the very beginning, middle, and end. The end product has the ability to extend life, and to transmute certain base metals to gold.
$12.45
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3. The Theory & Preparation of the Shewbread of Copper, Silver, and Gold (shewbread_1) - In this publication the author will attempt to explain and detail a process for creating the shewbread of copper, silver, and gold. Teaches the student everything needed to successfully carry out this work. Includes 27 high-quality photographs of the operation. This is the bread of the High Priests, Prophets, and Pharoahs. It is an extraordinary medicine/sacrament. Be sure to check out the preview images here: Preview One, Preview Two, Preview Three, and Preview Four.
ON SALE! $9.95 $14.95
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Published Books
Upcoming Books
1. The Alchemy Collection: The Works of Glauber
2. The Alchemy Collection: The Works of Works of Basil Valentine (Volume 2)
3. The Alchemy Collection: The Coelum Reseratum Chymicum (English Translation)
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