The Ripley Scroll: A Facsimile of the Pursuit for the Philosopher's Stone
by Victor Shaw
 
 
A masterpiece of medieval alchemical lore, The Ripley Scroll—also known as The Ripley Scrowle—is one of the most iconic and enigmatic alchemical manuscripts of the 15th century. This illustrated scroll presents, in symbolic and mystical form, the process for attaining the legendary Philosopher’s Stone: a fabled substance said to transmute base metals into gold and grant the elixir of life, offering longevity or even immortality.
 
This facsimile edition features high-resolution, enhanced scans of the entire scroll in a continuous, page-by-page format, preserving the ornate artwork, cryptic symbols, and vivid allegorical imagery of the original.
 
Also included is a dedicated chapter offering a transcription and interpretative commentary—guiding the modern reader through the scroll’s allegories and esoteric meanings.
 
A must-have for collectors, alchemy enthusiasts, historians of esoterica, and anyone intrigued by the secrets of the Hermetic tradition.
 
 
 
Details:
 
Pages: 34
Trim Size: 8" x 10" (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-1-912461-05-9
Publication Date: 15 February 2018