The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy
London: Askin Publishers Ltd, 1978. Facsimile. Bound in green morocco over green cloth. Gilt titles.
8.75 x 5.5 inches] [xvi], (1), [14], 217p., (2)
[English] Condition: Near Fine. Henry Cornelius Agrippa – The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy
[Facsimile]
Agrippa, Henry Cornelius
The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy
Facsimile of the 1655 Edition, Published by John William [1978]
Publisher: Askin Publishers Ltd., London
[8.75 x 5.5 inches] [xvi], (1), [14], 217p., (2)
[English] Condition: Near Fine
This is a 1978 facsimile edition of the rare and influential Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy, attributed to Henry Cornelius Agrippa, published by Askin Publishers Limited. This edition faithfully reproduces the 1655 English text, including its original layout and woodcut illustrations. The work delves into advanced esoteric topics such as ceremonial magic, angelic hierarchies, and necromancy, and has long been a cornerstone of Western occult traditions. Though its authorship has been debated, the text remains an essential resource for those studying Renaissance esotericism.
Bound in a green Morocco spine and green cloth boards. Gilt title/image to front, gilt over red pastedown on spine, and numbered [Blank] out of 500 copies printed.
It is in Near Fine condition, with a light scuff on the front board, a light scuff on the rear board, lightly bumped corners, and a small ding to the bottom of the front board. Inside, there is a bookplate of the previous owner “Dalton Alexander Noland,” a high-ranking Mason. The pages are clean and crisp. Near fine. Item #93
Price: $350.00