The papers, which are written in Latin, are a distillation of the chemical processes contained within the writings of influential 17th-century alchemist Johann de Monte Snyders.
Papers reveal some of Newton's thoughts on work of Johann de Monte Snyders. Newton had obsession with alchemy and wanted to find the Philosopher's StoneA set of papers written by physicist Isaac Newton that point to his decades-long quest to produce the mythical Philosopher's stone are set to fetch more than £120,000 at auction.
The holy grail was the Philosopher's stone, a substance also known as the elixir of life which alchemists believed was essential to achieving their aims. The paper being sold is called 'A Key to Snyders' is tipped to sell for up to $150,000 and will be offered at a Bonhams' sale in the US from April 28 to May 7.
The paper being sold is called 'A Key to Snyders' is tipped to sell for up to $150,000 and will be offered at a Bonhams' sale in the US from April 28 to May 7
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