Heptameron: or, Magical Elements of Peter de Abano together with the Arbatel of Magick

Two volumes bound as one. Translated by Robert Turner.This grimoire is 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 Theophrastic 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.Limited Trade Edition:Small octavo. Black cloth with gilt title and woodcut decorative initials and completely re-set in Renaissance Fell Types designed by Johnathan Hoefler.