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STARICIUS, Johannes. Neu-vermehrter Helden-Schatz. Das ist: Naturkundliches Bedencken uber und bey Vulcanischer, auch naturlich-magischer Fabrefaction, und Zubereitung der Waffen des Helden Achillis in Griechen Land… [Germany], 1682. 32mo. With woodcut frontispiece showing various scenes, including that of Achilles’ impervious armor and a rocket launching. [x], 1-600, [35, Register], [1, blank] pp. Approximately 5 ¼ x 3”. Bound in contemporary vellum over boards (binding worn, soiled, spine rolled, early ink notes on fp. text toned, worn, occasionally soiled, some light ink markings). Good. LATER GERMAN EDITION OF THIS UNUSUAL TEXT ABOUT THE USE OF MAGIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN WARFARE. This was a popular treatise that went through many editions; it was first published in 1615 or 1616.