Zauber-Bibliothek: oder, Von Zauberei, Theurgie und Mantik, Zauberern, Hexen und Hexenprocessen, Dämonen, Gespenstern und Geistererscheinungen

by Georg Conrad Horst

THESE SEVEN BOOKS ARE ENTIRELY IN GERMAN LANGUAGE! Zauber-bibliothek is an ancient collection of old German grimoires or magic texts of invocation and exorcism. The work was originally printed during the years 1821-1826, this edition is a reprint from 1979. The author, Horst, was author of a series of magical and occult works very much sought by contemporary collectors. This particular, infamous collection gives partly commented anthology of these extremely rare ancient manuscripts. It deals with magic, demonic invasions, spells, witches, ghosts, vampires, featuring magic sigils, spells, rituals, drugs, conjuring circles, occult figures, and several woodcuts. The volumes contain, inter alia, 'The Threefold Coercion of Hell' from famous diabolist Dr. Faust ('Dr Faustens dreyfacher Höllenzwang'), originally printed in Rome in the year 1501. These faustian manuscripts inspired German genius Goethe for his masterpiece on Faust the Magician.

2604 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979