About this title: First published in 1801, this book mirrored the era's fascination with the supernatural, containing medieval and occult knowledge. Notable in the text are the author's illustrations, derived from ancient and medieval magical texts, and rare translations of cabalistic and occult lore.
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, York Beach, Maine, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780877289425ISBN:0877289425
Description: Good. No Jacket. 4to-Between 9¾"-12" Tall. 373 page book is in good condition with edgewear, scuffing on cover, slight discoloration on cover, and creases on cover. This book presents a complete study in the practice of ritual magic. It is separated into three books. Book I covers natural magic--the occult properties of animals, minerals, and vegetables; including the preparation of charms, potions, "monsters, " and sorcery; alchemy--the Philosopher's Stone and how to make it; and transmuting ... read more
Description: Fair. 1885395345 minor wear to soft cover / plastic comb binding / minor edge wear to edges of text, otherwise good clean pages / fair condition. read more
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 4to-Between 9¾"-12" Tall. 373 page book is in very good condition with slight edgewear/scuffing of cover. This book is for those who are curious about information about the occult. This is a collection on Natural Magic--the Cabala--Celestial and Ceremonial Magic--Alchymy--and Magnetism. Another section contains a biographical account of the lives of those men who were knowledgeable and renowned on this subject. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cosimo Inc
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781605203010ISBN:1605203017
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 10 by 7 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00430 pages) illustrated lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Books
Date Published: 1967
Description: Good. In Brodart cover. From collection of book store owner, who typically kept the finest copy of selected titles in his personal library. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Edition: Ninth Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Carol Publishing Group, Secaucaus, New Jersey, USA
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780806504629ISBN:0806504625
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Two books bound as one. Reprint (London, Lackington, Allen, & Co., 1801) The only published writing of this expert in medieval and occult knowledge. Includes illustrations from ancient magical texts, magic tables, planetary tables, talismans, portraits of demons and angels. tranlations of kabalistic and other occult lore never before translated into English or extremely rare. VG condition green softcover with illustrations of talismans: magic wand 2 ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: KESSINGER PUB LLC
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780766134522ISBN:0766134520
Description: New. In this work, the author has collected many curious and rare studies and ideas in regard to the subject of natural magic, the Cabala, celestial and ceremonial magic, alchemy, and magnetism. Selected contents: use of astrology, amulets and charms, sto... read more
Edition: First Edition Thus
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Weiser Books, Boston
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780877289425ISBN:0877289425
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. 4to-over 8¾"-12" Tall. This is a Near Fine Copy of this book in Publisher's soft covers (paperback) This copy has one previous owner's date written on the half title page and with some sunning to spine, lovely clean cppy internally, 4to 198pp First Edition Thus. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Samuel Weiser, Maine
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780877289425ISBN:0877289425
Description: Paperback in very good condition, wraps a little faded, water-stain on top edge of last 20pp. colour and b/w illusts. 0877289425. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781605203010ISBN:1605203017
Description: New. Its author is as mysterious as its subject matter. The one appearance of English occultist FRANCIS BARRETT (b. circa 1770) upon the literary scene is this mammoth 1801 work, a complete study of ritual magic, in practice and in its theoretical underpin... read more
Edition: 1st Thus Edition / 1st Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Weiser Books, York Beach, Maine, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780877289425ISBN:0877289425
Description: Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. 0877289425 #3996. 1st Thus Edition / 1st Printing. Very good, slight wear at lower left corner of rear cover. 21.5 x 28cm. soft cover. Approx. 400pp. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Print on demand title. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
""I purchased this book based on subject matter and topic description alone. When reading reviews on this, it described the contents of the book to contain many things I am actively in study of or at least, find very interesting. While subject matter itself is very interesting, this book is intended for a readers with specific interests and quite possibly, a goal. Much of the information falls within commonly accepted and contemporary themes of Hermetic knowledge. Astrology, Qaballah, Magic & Theurgy. Much of the book is devoted to a study of Solomon's Seals, which I find particularly interesting. I have used this book to enrich understanding of planetary talismans as well as the Angelic hierarchy described by Solomon himself. The images and old drawings of the seals and talismans are definitely worth having around, again, if one is aware of these within practice or a interesting body of knowledge.
I wouldn't recommend this book just based on the description of the contents. Someone who is interested in fundamentals of Alchemy, Astrology, Hermetic thought, would do well to start with more specifics books. I thinks this is an excellent reference for one who already has the vocabulary and understanding to decode what Barrett is using. As well, the language and rhetoric is from a different time and a different understanding. It is somewhat difficult, to fully mesh this book in, with contemporary understanding of similar knowledge.
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