Staricius, John. Nature-artificial thinking about and bey Vulcan also Natural Magic Fabrefaction and preparation of the weapons of Achilli's heroes in Greece. 50 nn. Bl. With about 19 woodcuts. 18 x 14,5 cm. Flexible red parchment band d. Zt. (strongly shaded, closing bands missing). O. O. and Drucker, 1616. VD17 23:292869A. Brüning 1164. Jähns 986. – Second edition, first published in Frankfurt 1615 and substantially extended to 18. ==References== J. Staricius (Stariz; 1580-16XX) has also emerged as a composer and poet, according to. In 1615 he was a notary and court procurator in Aschaffenburg. The first part contains a recipe book for soldiers with many recipes to different areas. The second part (from sheet J1 verso) with the title "Von Artillerey oder Büchsenmeisterey: Item/ von Pulvermachen und Feuerwercken" (From sheet J1), among others, with paragraphs for casting guns and the application of the "Büchsenzirkel. – Spiegel with probably contemporary, but difficult to read entries and/or possession notes. Intention and rear mirror with possession note Samuel Ebertus (d.i. ev. Samuel Ebert [1747-1807], since 1791 preacher at St. George's Church in Leipzig; see Döring: Scholar theologians p. 353). Intention with entry: "Kiehne Hamburg, 9. ==References== Mirror with stamp: "Manfred K. Walther No. [hs.] 251.' Paper lappy, slightly tanned, isolated watermarks and ink stains. Sheet B1 with small tear, some smaller cracks. Rare.