This is one of the classic books in the extensive literature from the beginning of the XVII century and what became known as the Rosicrucian movement in Europe. This book, authored by the celebrated Rosicrucian Robert Fludd, was published in the year 1617 in Oppenheim by the printer Johann Theodor de Bry, and consists of 60 engravings, two double page engravings, and the very well known frontispiece shown here. This is one of the traditional bibliographical treasurers retained in the archives at the Sovereign Headquarters of the Rose Cross Order.
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