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We see here in this and the preceding work, the attitude of Andreas’s mind when he began to endeavour to stem the tide of public opinion that he had aroused, even to the extent of denying the existence of the Order, as he states that it is purely imaginary.
38 Reipublicae Christianopolitanae Descriptio. 12mo. Argentorati, L. Zetzner, 1619.
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39 Turns Babel sive Judiciorum de Fraternitate Rosacem Crucis Chaos. 12mo. Argentorati, L.Zetzneri, 1619. 72pp.
This work was published by our same author. He signs the preface with his initials and dedicates the book to D. Heinricus Heinius of Rostock, he states that the whole history was nonsense and says that he himself was responsible for starting the movement; of course he refers to the “Fama and Confessio” the immense amount of attention and the number of replies it called forth; but it appears to me that the hubbubs that was caused by the issuing of the Fama, etc., exceeded his expectations and he endeavoured to allay it by publishing this work, as he says in it “Listen ye mortals, In vain do you wait for the coming of the Brotherhood, the Comedy is at an end, etc.,” but this did not have the effect he desired as many were dissastified with this explanation, and the excitement continued for long after, judging from the literature that followed.
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40 Memorialia benevolentium honori, amori, et condo- lentiae data, 12mo. Argentorati, 1619. Collation 276 pp .
41 Turbo sive moleste et frustra per Cuncta Divagans ingenium, in theatrum productum. 12 mo. Helicone, juxta Parnassum, 1616 et 1621.
Collation (iv) 188 pp.
42 Civis Christianus sive Peregrini quondam errantio Restitutiones. 12°. Argentorati (Strasburg) 1619.
or Descriptio Civis vere Christiani. 12°. Amsterdam, 1660 (also Leipzig 1706). It was also translated into French, under the Title of, “Le Sage Citoyen. ” 8°. Geneva, 1622.
43 Seleniana Angentalia mea, cum Opusculis aliis. 4to. Ulm 1649.
A collection of his letters with the Duke of Brunswich.
44 Theophilus seu Dialogi III, de Christiana Religione
sanctius colenda Vita Temperantius instituenda et Lite- ratura rationabilius docenda consilium. 12°. Studtgardise 1649 (also Leipzig 1706. 39 pp.).
45 Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie. 8vo. Leipzig 1875.
Vol. I pp. 441 — 447 contains an Article by Henke on our Author.
46. Allgemeine Encyclopadie derWissenschaftenundKunst by J. S. Ersch & J. G. Gruber. 4to. Leipzig 1818.
Vol. (iv) pp. 33, 34 references to Andrea.
47 Kerenhapuch. Deutsches Fegefeuer der Scheidekunst workmen . . . grossten Geheimnissen die wahren Be- sitzer der Kunst &c. 8vo. Hamburg 1702.
p. 58. Contains a reference to our Author.
48 Leupold (Jacob), Prodromus Bibliothecae Metallicae. 8vo. Leipzig, N.D. Second Edition 1726, and Wolfen- biittel 1732.
The last Edition on page 170 refers to our Author.
49 Morhof (Daniel, G.), Polyhistor. Liibeck 1688—92, Second Edition 1695, A revised Edition 1714, Third Edition 1732.
In the last Edition, Vol. I p. 130, Vol. Ill p. 354 contain references to our Author.
50 Real encyklo pad ie fiir Protestantische Theologie und Kirche by Herzog. 1896.
Vol. (I) pp. 506 — 513, an Article by Tholuck & Holscher on our Author.
51 Dictionnaire Historique (La Grande) by Moreri. 10 Vols folio. Paris, 1759.
Vol. IX i p. 367. Article on Andreae.
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52 Encyclopedic (La Grande) edited by F. Camille Dreyfus, Vol. II, Paris. 4to. Vide Article, J. V. Andreae.
53 Antwort der Hochw und Hocherl Bruderschaft dess r.c. auff etzlichen an sie ergangene Schreiben, etc. 8vo.
1617. 48 pp.
54 Antwort oder Sendtbrief an die .... vom r.c. auff ihre Famam unnd Confesion (sic) der Fraternitet. 8vo. Amsterdam, 4 Sept., 1615. 4 pp.
55 Anweisung des rechten Wegs zu der Frat. des r.c. neben einer treuhertzigen Warnung an alle und jede, so bishero der Frat. . . das sie sich fur falsche Briider. . . hiiten sollen. 4to. Frankfurt, W. Richter, 1616.
56 Aperta Acta Arcani Artiflciosissimi, das ist: Erbffneter unnd offenstehender Fasten der allergrossten und kunst- lichsten Geheimniissen der Natur, dess Grossen und Kleinen Bawers. Beneben der rechten und warhafftigen Physica Naturali Rotunda, durch eine Visionem Chy- micam Cabalisticam gantz verstandlich beschrieben: unnd einer Warnung Instruction und Beweiss gegen alle die, so das Aurum Potabile ausserhalb der Tinctur dess universal Lapidis Philosophici per se in weniger Zeit zu verfertigen andern falschlich persuadiren. 8vo. Franckfurt a. M., J. D. Zunnern, 1643.
(Collation (vii) 236 pp.
57 Apocrisis seu responsio legitima ad Famam lauda- tissimam Frat. ac Soc. r.c. 4to. 1614. 21 pp. (Another 8vo. Francofurti, Geo. Tampach, 1614.)
58 Apocrisis . . . cum Confessione et Litteris quorundam, Fraternitati se dare volentibus. 4to. Francofurti, 1615.
59 Archiv fur Freimaurer und Rosenkreuzer. 2 vols, 8vo. Berlin, A. Mylius, 1783.
Collation, Vol. I (iv) 474 pp.; Vol. II (xvi) 447 pp.
A reprint of some of the choicest works including the ^Reformation, Fama, etc.
“In the posthumous writings of M. C. Hirschen, pastor at Eissleben, it has been found that John Arnd informed him in confidence as a near friend and former colleague how he had been told by John Valentine Andrea — also subrosa — that he namely Andrea, with thirty others in Wurtemberg had first sent forth the Fcrna Fraternitatis , that under this screen they might learn the judgment of Europe therein, as also what lovers of true wisdom lay concealed here and there, and would then come forward” ( translated ).
60 Arndt (Johann), ZweytesSilentium Dei. 12°. Argentorati,
1618.
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61 Arnold (Gottfried) Unparteyische Kirchen und Ketzer Historie vom anfang des Neuen Testaments biss auff das jahr Ghristi, 1688, etc., in 4 parts, folio, Franckfurt am Main, Thos. Fritsch, 1700 — 1715. {Another Edition , in large 4to issued by the same Firm appared in 1729, & 1741.)
In the fourth part page 899, Arnold adduces some conclusive evidence as to Andrea being the person responsible for the sending forth of the “Fama Fraternitatis .” He also adopts the view that the order existed before A.D. 1600, vide Book ii p. 245.
62 [Arthusius (Gotthardus of Dantzig)] Ein ander Send- schreiben an die Allerseligste Fraternitet dess ge- wiindschten Rosen- Greutzes, Unterzeichnet: zu den Franken Anfurt den letzten November 1614.
68 [Ashmole (Elias)] Fasciculus Ghemicus or Ghymical Collections expressing the Ingress, Progress and Egress, of the secret Hermetic Science out of the choicest and most famous Authors, whereunto is added the Arcanum or Grand Secret of Hermetic Philosophy, both made English b}^ James Hasolle, Esq., qui est Mercuriophilus Anglicus, fine mystical plate. 8vo. London, R. Mynne at the sign of St. Paul in Little Britain, 1650.
Collation (1) 268 pp.
Halkett and Laing (Anon Dicy.) state that their copy (Bodleian Library) has the word “Grant {sic) Secret”: my copy has “Grand” this is interesting as evidently the first edition contained this misprint. The Arcanum has a separate title page, and the whole of this is a trans¬ lation of Jean D’Espagnet’s Hermetic Arcanum (vide Art) although Ashmole fails to acknowledge it. This was his first work on Herme- ticism and probably was inspired by Wm. Lilly, the Mystic, whose acquaintance he first made in November, 1646, and whom he refers to in eulogistic terms of praise.
64 Ashmole (Elias) Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, containing severall Poetical Pieces of our famous English Philosophers who have written the Hermetique Mysteries in their owne Ancient Language, faithfully collected into one volume, with annotations thereon. 4to. London, Nat. Brooke at the Angel in Gornhill, 1651.
Collation (xvi) 486 (viii) pp.
A most important collection of Achemical tracts, including Thos. Norton’s Ordinall of Alchemy, G. Ripley’s Compound of Alchemie, Dr. John Dee’s Testament, etc., etc., it is embellished with several very finely engraved plates and cuts of a mystical character, engraved by Vaughan, also a table at page 118 which is frequently missing, it states that this figure conteynes all the secrets of the treatise both great and small. In the preface he complains of the scant honour the Fratres of the R.c. receive at the hands of their countrymen, instancing the cures done to the Earl of Norfolk of leprosie, and Queen Elizabeth
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twice of the small pox by two of the Fratres. He then goes on to compare the warm reception they receive at the hands of Foreigners, instancing Maierus, Combachius, Faber, etc. This is one of the most important works we possess in the English language on this subject. Ashmole obtained his Hermetic knowledge of the Philosopher’s Stone from Mr. William Backhouse of Swallowfield, Berks., as in his diary he says: May 13th, 1653: “My father Backhouse being ill unto death told me in syllables the true matter of the Philosopher’s Stone which he bequeathed to me as a legacy.”
65 Ashmole (Elias) The Way to Bliss, in three Books, made public by E. A., qui est Mercuriophilus Anglicus. 4to. London, Nat. Brook at the Angel in Cornhill, 1658.
Collation (vi) 220 pp.
A work on Long Life, the Hermetic Medicine and Philosopher’s Stone. Richard Saunders who was contemporary with Ashmole dedicates his large work on “Chiromancy,” 1671, to to “Universally-Learned Elias Ashmole.”
66 Assertio, Fr. r.c. a quodam Fraternitatis ejus focio, carmine expressa. 4to. Francofurti, 1615.
67 Assertion oder Bestatigung der Fraternitet r.c., welche man dess r.c. nennet von einem derselben Fraternitet Mitgesellen in Latein versen beschrieben und dem Deutschen Leser zum besten in dieses Deutsche schlecht iibersetzt (B.M.J., 22 Sep. 1614). 8vo. Dantzig, A. Htine- feldt. 14 pp.
This was republished with “Tschirnessus” &c. (vide Article) in 1617, at Dantzig.
Authentische Geschichte des Bruders Gardians etc. 1789. vide Article [J. M. Melchinger],
68 Bacon (Roger) Epistolse Fratris, R.B. De Secretis
Operibus Artis et Naturae, et de nullitatae Magiae, Opera Johannis Dee Londinensis e pluribus exemplaribus castigata olim et ad sensum integrum restituta. 8vo. Hamburg, 1618. 80 pp.
Contains a dedicatory epistle to the “Rose* Crucis Fratribus.”
69 Barchusen (Jo. Gonradi) Elementa Ghemiae quibus subjuncta est confectura lapidis Philosophici Imaginibus representata. 4to. Lugduni, Batavorum, Theo. Haak, 1718.
Collation (xiv) 532 (xix) pp.
The reason I have inserted this work in the present catalogue is on account of the charmingly engraved Hermetic plates on Alchemy (19 in all representing 78 emblems) in the third part; these are of such a high order of merit that 1 cannot pass the work over without mention.
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70 Barres (Maurice) Un renovateur de l’occultisme, Stanislas de Guaita (1861 — 1898), Souvenirs par M.B. 8vo. Paris, 1898.
This author refers on page 20 to an order founded by De Guaita, “ L’Ordre Kabbalistique de la Rose Croix” with 3 grades, of which he was the supreme head, evidently this is the order of modern innovation referred to.
71 [Barrett (Francis)] The Lives of Alchemistical Philo¬ sophers, with a critical Catalogue of Books in Occult Chemistry, and a selection of the most celebrated trea¬ tises on the Theory and Practice of the Hermetic Art. 8vo. London, 1815.
Collation (iv) 384 (ii) pp.
Compiled «by the author of the well known book on magic called “ The Magus ” London, 1801. My copy which formerly belonged to the famous mystic Frederick Hockley (as he has written his name on the title page with the date 1844), contains two title pages, the second one is called “ Lives of the Adepts ” and contains a list of 751 Alchemical works which include a number by Rosicrucian Authors, it is not satisfactory however, as it only gives one line titles. Frater A. E. Waite published a reprint of this work in 1888, but it is not verbatim which I think is a pity as 1 consider it would have become more valuable had he adhered strictly to the original text.
72 Bateson (Dr. V.) Alchemy and modern Science or Vibrations and Radiations. Plates & Guts. 8vo. Lon¬ don, 1909. 28 pp ,
73 — The Mystic Mind, a paper read before the metro¬ politan College of the Rosicrucian Society on Oct. 13th. 1810. 8vo. London. 13 pp.
74 — Life: the Mystery, a paper read as above on July 10th. 1913. M pp.
75 [Beemann (Senr.)] Sylloge an Hostia sit verus Ci- barius ... a Fratre r.c. donata J. G. Rhumelio et M. Piello per Theo. de Pega, cum tract Arn de Villanova. 8vo. Hanovise (Frankfort on the Oder), 1618.
76 Befold (Chris.) Relation aus Parnasso und moralische Discurse wie dieselben von allerhand Welthandeln dar- innen ergehen. 4to. 1617 — Die 26ste Relation. 4to. Leydon Marius, 1641 — Die 78ste Relation. 4to. Frank¬ furt, Beyer, 1644.
There were many other Editions of this translation of Boccalini’s work (vide Article) from which the' Universal Reformation was taken.
77 Beytrag zur Geschichte der Hohern Ghemie oder Gold- macher kunde in ihrem ganzen Umfange. Ein Lese- buch fur Alchymisten, Theosophen und Weisensteins- Forscher, &c. 8vo. Leipzig (Hilscher) 1785.
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78 Benedict!. — Hilarionis Echo colloquii Rhodo-Staurotici, das ist Widerschall oder Antwort auf das neulicher Zeit ausgegangene Gesprach dreyer Personen die Frat. vom e.c. betreffend. 8vo. 1622.
Translated into Latin, see M. Maier’s work “Ulysses,” No. 353.
79 Bericht Grundtlicher — von dem vorhaben, Gelegen-
heit und Innhalt der loblichen Bruderschaft dess Rosen Creutzes, gestellt durch einen unbenannten aber doch Fiirnehmen derselbigen BruderschafFt Mitgenossen. 8vo. Frankfurt, J. Bringern. 1617. 15 pp.
80 Blavatsky (H. P.) Isis Unveiled, a Master Key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science and Theo¬ logy. 2 vols, 8vo, New York, 1887.
81 Blavatsky (H. P.) The Secret Doctrine, The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy. 2 vols, royal 8vo. London, 1888. (since reprinted in 4 Vols).
These four volumes all have many references to the order and speak highly of itst Hermetic Teachings, Mysticism, &c.
82 Blavatsky (H. P.) The Theosophical Glossary. Royal 8vo. London, 1892.
Vide Article “Rosicrucians.”
83 Boccalini (Trajano) De Ragguagli di Parnasso. Cen- turia Prima. 4to. Venetia, P. Farri, 1612.
Collation (xviii) 478 (xl) pp.
84 — Centuria Secunda. 4to. Venice, 1613.
Collation (xx) 453 (xix) pp.
Advertisement 77 of the first part of this work formed the subject matter of the “ Universal Reformation'1'1 so I have thougt fit to include several editions of it; it had no connection with the Rosicrucian Order, and was merely bound up with the Fama. Other Editions also appeared at Venice in 1618, 1624, 1630, 1669, and again at Amsterdam. 2 Vols. 12vo. 1669.
85 — I. Ragguagli di Parnasso, or Advertisements from Parnassus, in two centuries, with the Politick Touch¬ stone, translated by Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Monmouth. folio, with a fine portrait. London, 1656 (other editions 1669, 1674), with portrait; collation (xvi) 291 pp.
Collation (xx) 452 pp.
86 — Advertisments from Parnassus, written originally in Italian by the famous Trajano Boccalini, newly done into English by N. N., Esquire. 3 vols, 8vo, fine por¬ traits to vols I and III. London, 1704.
A poor and paraphrastic rendering.
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87 Boccalini (Trajano) Advices from Parnassus in two Centuries. .... all translated from the Italian by several hands, revised and corrected by Mr. Hughes. Folio. London, 1706.
Collation (xvi) 454 (xiv) pp.
88 — Relation auss Parnasso, und Moralische Discurse, wie dieselben von allerhand Welthandeln darinnen er- gehen. &c. 4vo. N.P., 1617.
Collation (iii) 175 pp.
This in the first German Translation out of the original Italian of this Satirical work.
Boccalini was a Satirical writer in the style of Aretino, his writings gave so much offence to the Spanish Court that it caused him to meet with a deplorable end, he was beaten to death with sandbags by some Spaniards at Venice A.D. 1613.
Selden held this work in such high esteem that he declared he would rather lose any other work in his library than Boccalini.
89 [Bode (J. J. C.)] Starke Erwiese aus den eigen en
Schriften des hoch ordens Gold und b.k. fur die wahr- heit, das seine in Gott ruhende Vater von ewiger That und Wirksamkeit sind. . . . Rom. 5555. Zweiter Titel Von obrist briiderlicher Wahl. . . . ordens vom goldnen k.c. nach der letzten Haupt und Reform Convention errichtet. . . . Cum Concordia Fratrum erlassen im Jahre des Herrn, 1777. (Leipzig Goschen). 8vo. Wien, Regensburg, 1788. 148 pp.
90 — 1st Cagliostro chef der Illuminaten? oder das Buch de la Secte des Illumines, in Deutsch. Mit erklarenden Anm. des deutschen translators. 8vo. Gotha, Ettinger, 1790.
Collation (xv) 228 pp.
91 Boos (Heinrich) Geschichte der Freimaurerei, ein Bei- trag zur Kulturgeschichte. 8vo. Aarau, 1894.
Contains a chapter on the Order written in a popular style, the rest of the book deals with Freemasonry.
92 — Manuel de la Francmaconnerie compose sur l’ordre de la Grande Loge Suisse Alpina par Henri Boos tra- duit par Alexandre Gavard. 8vo. Aarau, 1894.
This is a Translation of the preceeding work into French: a fine review of which appeared in the Transactions of the Ars. Q. Coronati Masonic Lodge.
93 Borellius (Petrus) Bibliotheca Chimica seu Catalogus Librorum Philosophicorum Hermeticorum, in quo quatuor Millia circiter Authorum Chimicorum . . . usque ad Annum, 1653, continentur. 12mo. Paris, 1654.
It is true that this author has assiduously collected the bare titles of
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about 4000 books, but by far the greater number want the sizes and dates and places of publication, and what is of much greater importance we find on analyzing the list that a number of works are inserted which have no right to be included in an Hermetic Catalogue, such as Books on Medicine pure and simple, also some authors are inserted who beyond perhaps making a single philosophical utterance can absolutely lay no claim whatever to be Hermetists. After all said and done there are about 900 bona fide authors with 2500 Hermetic Works.
94 Borri (Gioseppe Francesco) La Ghiave del Gabinetto. 12mo. In Golonia Appo Pietro del Martello, (Geneva) 1681.
Collation xxii 383 pp.
This author is commonly accredited with being an adept, and the two first letters in the work treat of elementary spirits which the Abbe de Villars hat already embodied in his Count de Gabalis, published at Paris 11 years previously. This work has been translated into English by a very learned member of the R.c. Fraternity known under the pseudonym of “ Fortiter et Rede this MSS. has never been published and is in the custody of the Head of the Order in England, in it the author gives a most systematic account of the R.C. doctrines.
95 Borri chius (Olaus) Conspectus Scriptorum Chemicorum Illustrorum Libellus Posthumus, cui prsefixa historia vitae ipsius ab conscripta. 4to. Hafniae, 1696.
Collation (xii) 48 pp.
A scarce and curious account of writers on Hermetic Philosophy.
96 Bougine (G. J.) Handbuch der Allgemeinen Litterar- geschichte. 5 vols. 8vo. Zurich, 1789 — 1792 ; Supple¬ ment pubd. after the author’s death. 8vo. 1802.
97 Breier (Ed.) Die Rosenkreuzer in Wien. Sittengemalde aus der Zeit Kaiser Josefs II. 2 vols. Vienna, 1863.
98 Breier (D. Mich.) Mysterium iniquitatis Pseudo-Evan- gelicae, seu dissertatio apologetica, pro doctrina Arndtii adversus centauros quosdam evangelicos, &c. 8vo. Goslar, 1621.
Collation 12 (xx) pp.
99 Brenna (J.) Krempelmarkt der Brtider vom Rosen- kreutz. 8vo. Neuenstadt, 1625.
100 Breve et semplice Risposta alia dignissima Fraternita del virtuosissimo Ordine di r.c., Stampata addi 7 di Marzo, 1616, 16 pp.
101 Breve Responsum ad Amicam Invitationem celeberrimae Fraternitatis Rosede Crucis utcunque concinnatum. 4to. N.P., 1617, 8 pp.
The author shields himself under only 10 Pseudonyms commencing with “Hyclscrliohs,1” etc.
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102 Bridegroom (The) of the Fay, a Rosicrucian Tale, in rhyme, by a descendant of the Count de Gabalis. 8vo. London, 1827.
Collation (viii) 163 pp.
In the preface the author states that his ancestor, the Abbe Villars, was assassinated by a Rosicrucian fanatic for betraying the secrets of the Society in his work the “ Count de Gabalis.”
103 Briefe Dreizehn geheime Briefe von dem grossen Ge- heimnisse des Universals und Particulars des goldenen und k.c., an J.L.V. Nach abgelegter Pflicht der Ver- schwiegenheit gesandt. Aus zwei geheimen M.S.S., &c. 8vo. Bohme, Leipzig, 1788.
Collation (viii) 120 pp.
104 Bringer (Holm) 27 goocpoviyoig g Epistola ad ill et Rev. Frat e.c. by j.b. 8vo. Francofurti, Bringer, December 1615; 8 pp.
Vide also Article “EinwurfF,” et seq.
Brotoffer (R.) pseud .
Vide Article “ Chr. Rotbarth .”
105 Brucker (Johann J.) pseud, i. e. Jacob Brucker, Kurtze Fragen aus der Philosophischen Historie. 8 vols. 8vo. Ulm, 1731—1737, 1735.
Yol. VI, pp. 1229—1242.
106 Brucker (Johann J.) Historia Critica Philosophiae. 6 vols. 4to. Lipsiae, 1766 — 67.
107 — The History of Philosophy from the earliest period drawn up from Brucker’s Historia Critica Philosophite by William Enfield, L.L.D. 8vo. London, 1837.
Pp. 574 — 5, contain a reference to the Rosicrucians (sic).
108 Bruderliche. — Vermahnungen an einige Briider Frei- maurer von dem Bruder Seddag (Leipzig, Bohme). 8vo. Philadelphia, 1781. 108 pp.
109 Bruderschaft (Die Loblich) zum Leicht-Schiff ver- teutscht auss einem Lateinischen Exemplar, so allem .ansehen nach ebenso alt als die Briiderschafft zum Rosencreutz sein wil. 8vo. 1617, 16 pp.
110 Bruder St. Johannis (Die) des Evangelisten aus Asien in Europa oder die einzige wahre und achte Freimaurerei nebst einem Anhange die Fesslersche . . . von Einem hohen Obern. 8vo. Berlin, 1803, J. M. Schmidt.
Collation (xvi) 382 (ii) pp.
Despite its title there is a great deal more Hermetic Rosicrucian teaching in this work than anything Masonic. The cuts are excellent in design, but badly printed.
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111 Bruxius (Dr. Adam) Helias Tertius das ist Urtheil oder Meinung von dem Hochldblichen Orden der Briider- schafft des Rosen creuzes. . . . 12mo. N.P. 1616.
Collation (ii) 102 pp.
112 Bry (Rud. de) Fidele animi fidelis speculum, seu
epistolium quoddam extremi desiderii pennis manibus cujuspiam Frat. b.c. veri ac sinceri non spurii ac adulterini . . . advolans, 1620. 32 pp.
113 Bucher (Gasp.) Gesprach von der ungeheuren Welt phantasey der b.c. Fraternitet und von dem grossen Phantasten Menippus. 8vo. Tubingen, 1617.
A reply to Andreas's book u Menippus:” vide Article.
114 Buhle (J. G.) De vera origine adhuc latente Ordinis Fratrum de b.c. imprimis vero Ordinis Francomuratori- orum. Im auszug in den Gdtting. Gel. Anzeigen, 1803.
Part of this was translated into English and appeared in The London Magazine, 1824.
115 — Ueber den Ursprung und die vornebmsten Schick- sale der Orden der b.k. und Freymaurer, eine Hist. Krit. Untersucbung. 8vo. Gottingen, Romer, 1804.
Collation [12], 418, and 1 p. error.
This author is known as the Historian of Philosophy and Professor of Logic at Gottingen, he embodies a large amount of research and learning on Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism, but is rather heavy reading, as in parts the worthy man is prolix and diffuse, he is accurate in his statements and well read.
116 Bulwer Lytton (Sir Edward) A Strange Story. 3rd ed., 2 vols. 1862.
117 — Zanoni, by the Author of “Night and Morning,” etc. In 3 vols, 8vo. London, 1842.
This well known author was a member of the Rosicrucian Society in England, and these two works embody some of his happiest inspirations derived therefrom ; if anyone has any latent mysticism in them , the latter work would be certain to discover it. Many other editions of his works have appeared.
118 [Burk (M.P.)] Wollstandiges Verzeichniss aller in Druck gekommen lateinischen und deutschen schriften, J. Vai Andrea’s in 100 Nummern nach der Zeitfolge geordnet von B. 8vo. Tubingen, Heerbrand, 1793.
Collation (xv) 31 pp.
119 Butler (Samuel) Hudibras, a Poem, with notes, a new edition. 2 vols, 8vo. London, 1819.
This author introduces the Rosicrucians into his witty poems, and speaks disparagingly of them. Vide vol 1, p. 75, Vol II, p. 30.
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120 C.L.B. — Wasserstein der Weisen oder Ghymisches Tractatlein darinn der Weg gezeiget, die Materia ge- nennet, und der Process beschrieben wird, zu dem hohen
Geheimniss der Universal -Tinctur zu Kommen .
von dem f.r.c. 8vo. Frankfurt, 1760, 228 pp.
This is another edition of one published by L. Jennis, Franca, 1619, see Article “ Wasserstein,” but it contains nothing about the F.R.C. There is a fine plate in this edition, and it also contains two replies purporting to come from the F.R.C., but I consider this spurious as from internal evidence it is more Catholic than Rosicrucian.
121 C.R.E* — Theosophi Eximii Epistola ad Anastasium Philaretum Cosmopolitan, de Sapientissima Fraternitate r.c. 4to. Francofurti apud Joh Hofmann, 1619, 8 pp.
The date at the end of this short pamphlet is 1617.
122 C.V.H. — Einfaltige und Kurze Antwort iiber die auss- gegangne Fama und Confession der Christl, Hocherl, Bruderschafft des lobl ordens vom r.c. 8vo, N.P. or D.,
16 pp.
123 C.V.M.V.S. — Practica Leonis Viridis das ist der Rechte und wahre Fussteig zu dem Koniglichen Chymischen Hochzeit Saab r.c.r.: ueber einem Anhang unnd expli¬ cation zweyer Tage der Chymischen Flochzeit . . . durch C.V.M.V.S. 8vo. (Frankfurt) J. Thiemen, 1619.
Collation (ii) 132 pp.
A critical dissertation on the Chymical Wedding, printed in Black Letter.
124 Cam pis (J. de) Sendbrieff oder Bericht an alle welche von der Neuen Bruderschafft des Ordens vom r.c. ge- nannt etwas gelesen oder von Andern per modum dis- cursus der sachen beschaffenheit vernommen, &c. 8vo, Belbosco, 1615, 36 pp.
A writer who stated he was a member of the Order, and in all his travels he had met but three others who belonged to it, no others being worthy of its secrets.
125 [Castries (J. F. de la Croix de)] Dictionnaire Historiques des Cultes Religieux etablis dans le Monde, &c. 5 vols, 8vo. Liege, 1772.
Contains an Article on the r.c. order.
126 Chambers Papers for the People, Vol. V., No. 33, Art. “Secret Societies of the Middle Ages,” contains an account of the Order. 8vo. Edinburgh, 1850.
127 Chaos An etliche principaliter interessirte und importirte in dem jetzigen confundirten universal Paroxysmo, des loblichen hauses Oesterreich und dessen bisshero unter- gehorige Landstandt, Rath und Verfiihrer. 4to. 1620, 30 pp.
Bibliotheca Rosicruciana.
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128 Chazal (Count du) Copy of the Admission of Dr. S. Bachstrom into the Society of the Fratres Rosae Crucis by the Count de C. Mauritius, September 12th, 1794.
This is to be found in “ Rosicrucian,” October, 1876.
129 Christian! (Theophili), e saniore Frat Christo. Y Dyas Mystica ad Monadis simplicitatem. 4to. Christianopoli, 1620.
130 — Liber Vitae aureus Gulden Biichlein des Lebens mit sieben eroffheten Siegeln darinnen findet ein frommes Hertz (i) Die siebente Vision (ii) Ein Itine- rarium oder Wegweise, &c., . . . per C.T. 4to. Erffurdt, 1621, 744 pp.
131 Christliches Schreiben an die Br. r.c. wegen ihrer Lehre ihren Meinungen u. f. w. Frankfurt, 1621.
132 Christophorus F. (S. Mundus) Speck auff der Fall das ist : List und Betrug der Neuentstandenen Bruder- schafft oder Frat. derer Vom r.c. . . . durch S. Mundum Christophori Fil. 4to. (Ingolstadt, 1615), 1618.
Collation (vi) 85 pp.
This is a work put forward by the Papists as they dreaded the intense amount of excitement and enthusiasm caused by the publication of The “Fama,” etc., they were afraid that the Beliefs of the Populace might become disturbed and their confidence in the Pope’s teachings lessened, hence they added their mite to the many other pamphlets appearing at this time. It is also well-known that they hate Secret Societies, and always exert their best efforts to suppress them whenever they become a really living factor in the World ; the ominous words “Permissu Superiorum” appear on the last page. See also Article Agjiostus, “ Speculum ConstanticieP a reply to this.
133 — Rosete Crucis Frater Thrasasonico-Mendax, das ist Verlogner Rhumbsichtiger r.c. Briider; oder Verant- wortung auff die Scartecken “ Speculi Constantiae” so neulich wider den Catholischen Tractat “ Speck auff der Fallen ” von einem vermeinten Rosencreutzer ausge- sprengt worden . . . Beschriben durch S. Mundum Christophori F. 4to. n. p. 1619.
Collation (x) 134 pp.
Thraso means a conceited person, one who makes a deal of noise and means but little, his bark is worse than his bite, a case of much cry and little wool. The Work is partly printed in some of the most curious old Black Letter German Type I have ever seen.
“ Agnostus ” wrote a reply to this vide Article “ Vindiciae Rhodos,” etc.
134 Christophorus Nigrinus Philomasus und Theologicus Sphinx Rosoela-Suspicums in regard to the Mysteries ot the r.c. 4to. (London?) 1618.
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Bibliotheca Rosi crucian a.
135 [Chrysostom us] Missiv an die hoch Brudschft des Ordens des Goldenen und r.c. Lux in Gruce et Gruce in Lux. 8vo. (J. Miskias Cardilucius). (Nurnberg) W. Moritz, 1710.
This is contained in an anonymous work “ Antrum Naturae et Artis reclusum.”
136 — the same as above . . . Wegen seiner groszen Selten- heit und Wichtigkeit mit vier alten Ausgaben ver- glichen . . . nebst einem Hist, kritisch Verzeichnisz von 200 Rosenkreutzer schriften vom Jahr 1614 bis 1783: als ein Beytrag zum Fictuldischen Probierstein. 8vo. Leipzig, A. J. Bohme, 1783, 126 pp.
The “Missiv” ends at page 34, the rest of the work contains the “Biblio¬ graphy,” much better arranged than that of Fictuld.
137 Chymica Varmus. Reconditorium ac Reclusorium Opulentiae sapientiaeque Numinis Mundi Magni cui deditur in titulum) oblenta quidem et erecta Auspice Mortale Goepto; sed inventa pro authoribus immortalibus Adeptis &c. 4to. Amst. J. Janssomium 1666 (Another Edition 1696).
Collation 12 Engravings, 392 (for 292) pp.
1 38 Cockburn (Sir John A.), The Tetragrammaton, a paper read before the Metropolitan College (Rosicrucian Society) on July 11 &c., 1912. 8vo. London. 7 pp.
139 [Cohausen (John Henry)] Hermippus Redivivus or the Sages Triumph over old Age and the Grave . . . prolonging the Life & Vigour of Man &c. translated from the German by Dr. J. Campbell. 8vo. London 1744 (reprinted by E. Goldsmid, Edinburgh 1885).
Contains numerous references to members of the order.
140 Colberg (E. Daniel) Platonisch-Hermet. Ghristenthum, begreiffend die histor Erzehlung vom Ursprung und vielerley Secten der heutigen Fanati'schen Theologie, untern Namen der Paracelsisten, Weigelianer, Rosen¬ kreutzer, Quack er, Bohmisten, Wiedertaufer, Bouri- quisten, Labadisten, Quietisten, 2 vols. Frankfurt und Leipzig 1690.
Collation vol I 438, Yol II 771 pp.
141 Colloquium Rhodostauroticum das ist Gesprach dreyer Personen, von der vor wenig Jahren durch der famam und confessionem etlicher massen geoffenbarten Fra- ternitet des r.c. 8v. N.P. 1621, 134 pp.
Bibliotheca Rosicruciana.
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142 Colloquium Rhodostauroticum trium personatum per famam et confess quodammodo revelatum de Frat. r.c. (13 Februar) 8vo. 1621.
This Latin Translation from the German was isssued with the “Echo Colloquii” by the Editor of 11 M. Maters” posthumous work “Ulysses” etc.
143 Communis et generalis reformatis totius mundi et Fama Fraternitatis ordinis Rosese Crucis. 8vo. Casselis, 1614.
Compass der Weisen (Der) vide article [“ Baron Proch”].
144 Confessio et literae quorundam fraternitati r.c. se dare volentium. 4to. Francofurti, 1615. -
145 Cramerus (D. Daniel) Soc. Jesu et Rosese Crucis vera. h.e. Decades quatuor Emblem Sac ex S. Scriptura de dulcissimo nomine et cruce j.c. 8vo. Francofurti, L. Jennis, 1617.
A work put forward by the Jesuits endeavouring to associate themselves with the then new order.
146 Craven (Revd Dr. J. B.) Doctor Robert Fludd (Robertus de Fluctibus) The English Rosicrucian, Life and Writings, fine portrait of r.f. 8vo. Kirkwall, 1902.
Collation (xvi) 260 pp.
This is the best account of Fludd’s Life that we have up to the present in English, there is another to be found in “Wood’s” work “ Atlienie Oxoniensis .” In his Bibliography of Fludd’s works I notice that a mistake has occured in describing the large Table which follows on after the work “ Pulsus.” I am fortunate enough to possess the bulk of this Author’s works in the Original Binding with all the edges uncut, and in my copy the Catchword at the end of The “ Pulsus” work, viz. “Medi,” refers to Part V. of the same series, consisting of a large Table measuring 39 by 17 inches ; in the British Museum Copy this has been cut up into three pieces, so that it is not a blank sheet as this author suggests, although curiously enough he mentions it in the reprint issued at Moguntia, 1682.
147 Craven (Revd Dr. J. B.) Count Michael Maier Doctor of Philosophy and of Medicine Alchemist, Rosicrucian, Mystic, A.D. 1568 = 1622 Life and Writings, 2 Plates. 8vo, Kirkwall 1910.
Collation (viii) 165 pp. & 1 page Errata.
Another excellent Biography and an exhaustive Bibliography of the Author’s Works.
148 [Cronenberg (Gerh. v.)] Was sucht der wahre Frey- maurer noch zu seiner Vollkommenheit? oder der in ihren Logen verehrte Altar zu Athen. Apost.Gesch. 17. Beschrieben von dem Bruder Phr. . . Germanien. 8vo. 1782, 76 pp.
Vide Article “ Echhoffen the Elder.”
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Bibliotheca Rosicruciana.
149 Crucigerus (Eus, Ghr.) Eine Kurtze Beschreibung der neuen Arabischen unnd Morischen Frat. laut ihren eigenen 1614 zu Gassel unnd 1615 zu Marpurg . . . durch e.c.c., von der Frat des Holtzen Greutzes Jesu Ghristi. 8vo. Liechtenberg (Rostock) 1618, 64 pp.
Crux absque Gruce.
Vide Article “ V.D.B.S ”
150 Cygnaeo (Euchario) Gonspicilium Notitiae inseriuens Oculis fiEgris qui lumen veritatis ratione subjecti objecti, medii et finis ferre reculant. Oppositum Admonitioni futili, Henrici Newhusii de fratribus r.c., &c. 8vo. Phila- delpho, 1619, 39 pp .
Vide Article “Dr. H. Neuheus” which this work attacks.
151 D. V. A. Reise nach der Insel Gapharsalama und Be¬ schreibung der darauf gelegenen Republick Christians- burg; herausgeg. von D.S.G. (Georgii). 8vo. Gislingen,
1741.
Collation (x) 192 pp.
152 Davenport Adams (W. H.) Dwellers on the Thres¬ hold or Magic and Magicians. 2 vols, 8vo. London, 1865.
153 — Witch, Warlock and Magicians 8vo. London, 1889.
Both of these works contain chapters on the order, they are written in a superficial style.
154 [D’Espagnet (Jean)] Arcanum Hermeticae Philosophiae opus, in quo occulta Naturae et Artis circa Lapidis Philosoph materiam et operandi modum canonice et ordinate fiunt manifesta ... by Penes Nos Unda Tagi. 8 vo, 1623, and many other editions in French, Latin, and English were published. His works are also in¬ cluded in Mangefs Bib. Ghem. Guriosa, and the Bib. Ghemica of Albineus, vide Articles Ashmole &, Westcott.
155 [D’Espagnet (Jean)] Enchiridion Physics Restitute, in quo verus Naturae concentus exponitur . . . cum Arcano Philos Hermeticae, etc., by Spes mea est in Agno. 8vo. Paris, 1623. And many other editions in Latin and English (1651).
156 Dee (Dr. John) The Private Diary of, and the Cata¬ logue of his Library of MSS. from the originals in the Ashmolean Museum. . . . 4to. London, Gamden Society, 1842.
Contains a fine collection of Mystic Books.
Bibliotheca Rosicruciana.
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157 Demutiges Sendschreiben an die Hocherl Gottselige unnd Heilige Frat. der e.c. neben einer angehengten Parabola und entdeckung. Mars de Busto nicenas. 8vo. (14 Juni), 1619, 28 pp.
158 De Naturae secretis quibusdam ad Vulcaniam Artis Gliymiae ante omnia necessariis. An die Hocherl und Kunstreiche Herren der philos Frat. vom e.c. 8vo. 1618, 36 pp.
159 De Parny (Evariste F.) Les Rosecroix, Poeme en douze chants. 12°. Paris 1807.
Collation (iv) 220 pp.
160 De Pega (Theophilus) Sylloge, an Hostia sit verus Cibarius et . . . dictus Panis: a Frat Roseae Grucis donatu J. G. Rhumelio et M. P. Piello . . . per T. de Pega, 12mo, Hanoviae 1618, 91 p.
161 De Quincy (Thomas) Works. 8vo. London, 1871.
“Historico-Critical Inquiry into the origin of the R.c.-Freemasons.” This is a rehash of I. G. Buhle’s Work hi German, 1804, vide Article.
162 Diaz (John) Ghristianae religionis Summa, per clariss virum j.d. 8vo. Hispanum. (1624).
163 DIagraphe Anonymi Rosese Grucis, Arbor Pansophite Rosete Grucis Arcana Arcanissima Mormii de f.e.c. 8vo. 1617, (stated to be in German vide L. de F. page 282).
164 Dickenson (Dr. Edmund) De Ouintessentia Philoso- phorum et de Vera Physiologia . . . 8vo. Oxonise e theatro Sheldoniano, 1686.
Collation (iv) 224 pp.
165 — De Quintessentia Philosophorum et vera physiologia; una cum quaestionibus aliquot de secreta materia Phisica Editio altera. 8vo. Rotterdami P. van Slaart, 1699.
Collation (ii) 224 pp.
This Author is reputed to have obtained his occult knowledge from a French adept who was a Rosicrucian and stated that the reason they kept themselves secret was to ensure their safety. Another Edition of this work appeared in 1705, and in Germany 1721.
166 Dictionnaire Universel (Grand) du XIXe Siecle par