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174 - Demonology [RED DRAGON – GRIMOIRE] The True Red Dragon, deal…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Demonology [RED DRAGON – GRIMOIRE] The True Red Dragon, dealing with the art of commanding infernal, aerial and terrestrial spirits, summoning the dead, divining the stars, discovering treasures, springs, mines, &, &, &. Plus The Black Hen. Expanded edition of the secrets of Queen Cleopatra, secrets for becoming invisible, the secrets of Arthéphius, etc., etc., etc., based on the edition of MDXXI (1521) [n.p., n.s., [c. 1930]]. In-12; frontispiece, title page and 4 separate plates in red and black, figures in black within the text. ½ contemporary fawn sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, red title label, marbled edges. A fine copy. Reprints of the 1521 edition. “This grimoire is reputed to be one of the most famous. The composition of the thunderbolt wand. The celestial spirits according to the Magic of Arbatel. Pacts made with the Devil. Horoscopes. The secret of secrets. Exorcisms to drive out the devil. Solomon’s secret mirror and its composition. The secret of the black hen. The Sanctum Regnum. The Great Invocation of the Spirits. The true method of making pacts. Secrets of pentacles and talismans, etc.” Caillet (3237).
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Auction time 07/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
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