Grimoirium Verum: Containing the Most Approved Keys of Solomon Wherein the Most Hidden Secrets Both Natural and Supernatural are Immediately Exhibited
Seattle, WA: Trident Books, 1997. Second edition of the limited edition facsimile reprint. Leather Bound. 86pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Bound by the studios of Ars Obscura in full black leather with the title stamped in gilt on the spine and front cover. Publisher's black text block edges. Marbled-patterned endpapers. Black silk ribbon page marker. With just a few faint scratches to the covers. In the black cloth covered slipcase. Both the book and slipcase are in better than very good condition. Near fine in a very good plus slipcase. Item #70893
ISBN: 1879000040
Number 130 in an edition limited to 500 copies. Originally published by Alibeck the Egyptian at Memphis in 1517.
The first part concerns the characters of Demons. The subject of the second part is natural and supernatural secrets, for example, how to make a girl come to you "However Modest She May Be." The third part is the Key of the Work (the Magical Knife, Lancet, Sacrificial Knife, etc.). The fourth part consists of the Sanctum Regnum (ie: Conjurations for Lucifer, Beelzebub, and Astraroth, and the manner of licensing the devils to depart unto their abodes).
Known as "The True Grimoire" this is one of the most renowned handbooks of black magic.
Price: $1,000.00