William Cooper
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    William Cooper

    William Cooper(1639–1689)

    London bookseller and writer on the occult sciences in the 17th century. Prominent figure in the dissemination of alchemical and 'chymical' knowledge in Restoration England. Rather than being the sole author of the works listed, he was the publisher and compiler who brought them to the public.

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    Jehior, or Day of Dawning, Golden Ass, and Catalogue of Mystic Books

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    The philosophical epitaph of W.C. Esquire. : For a memento mori on his tomb-stone. VVith three hieroglyphical scutcheons, and their philosophical motto's, and explanation; with the philosophical mercury, nature of seed, and life, and growth of metalls; and a discovery of the immortal liquor alchahest. The salt of tartar volatized, and other elixirs, with their differences. ...

    The Dial's edition: London, 1673

    A collection of alchemical and mystical texts compiled and published by Cooper.

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    Read by Alcott (see Alcott's Library)