Heptemeron / Arbatel
06 / 06 / 2009
by Peter de Abano. Limited edition Ouroboros Press, leather bound. 2003Two grimoires in one binding, the Heptemeron, and the Arbatel.
The Heptemeron, or "Magical Elements" is a grimoire devoted to the angels of the seven days with diagrams of circles, magical sigils and conjurations of the ceremonial art. Magical images of the planets engraved by Bernhard Maler [1482] and tables showing correct planetary hours are included.
The Arbatel offers seven sepentaries of aphorisms of a kind of Theophrastical Magic. The initial groups of these aphorisms serve to introduce the Ritual of the Olympic Spirits, dwelling in the firmament and in the stars of the firmament, between whom the government of the world is distributed. Two volumes bound as one.
Great Condition, not much wear - tiny scratches on covers.
Collectors Item: Limited Edition.
SOLD for $175.00