Ambix

The Journal of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

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In Ambix, which appears in March, July and November each year (3 parts making a volume), the Society publishes scholarly articles and reviews of books on all aspects of the history of alchemy and chemistry. The annual subscription to the Society costs £20.00 ($32). This should be sent to Dr. N.G. Coley, 24 Kayemoor Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5HT, UK. Members receive the current volume (3 parts) without further payment. Most back issues are available at £15.00.
For non-members, libraries and institutions, the annual subscription to Ambix is £38, and most back issues are available at £24. Orders for non-members should be sent to Black Bear Press Ltd, King's Hedges Road, Cambridge CB4 2PQ, UK.
See list of articles on alchemy in issues of Ambix.

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