Aula Lucis, or The House of Light (Classic Edition) by Thomas Vaughan

alchemy book, hermetic philosophy, Rosicrucian alchemy

Originally written in 1651 and first published in 1652, Aula Lucis, or The House of Light stands among the most important works of seventeenth-century Hermetic thought. In this beautifully produced Classic Edition, Thomas Vaughan's celebrated treatise is presented alongside Lumen de Lumine, restoring the author's original vision and offering readers a profound exploration of the Alchemy of Light.

Writing under the name Eugenius Philalethes, Vaughan examines the descent of Light into Matter, the mystery of the Prima Materia, and the spiritual and material regeneration sought by the alchemist. Blending mystical philosophy, practical alchemical symbolism, Rosicrucian thought, and magical speculation, these texts remain essential reading for students of alchemy, hermetic philosophy, and Rosicrucian alchemy.

This edition also includes a new introduction by Thomas Willard, providing valuable historical context and explaining the relationship between these two influential works. Readers will also find Vaughan's "Magical Aphorisms of Eugenius" with exclusive commentary, together with the famous seventeenth-century engraved "Emblem of the School of Magic", making this volume both a scholarly resource and an exceptional collector's edition.

Whether approached as a classic of Western esotericism, a study of Hermetic philosophy, or a landmark work of alchemical literature, Aula Lucis remains one of Thomas Vaughan's most enduring contributions to the Secret Tradition.

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Author: Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes)

Introduction: Thomas Willard

Publisher: Aula Lucis

Series: Mysterium Hermeticum, Volume IV

Edition: Classic Edition

Binding: Handbound in almond-coloured reconstituted leather, stamped in gold

Pages: 208

Size: 180 × 120 mm

Paper: Munken Pure Rough 100 gsm, printed in duotone

Typography: Neacademia

Illustrations: Seven duotone illustrations

Endpapers: Dark brown

Head & Tail Band: Brown & oyster

Ribbon Marker: Espresso-coloured silk ribbon

Bookmark: White letterpress bookmark stamped in gold

Limitation: Limited to 700 hand-numbered copies

Condition: New