Grimoire "COMPENDIUM RARISSIMUM TOTIUS ARTIS MAGICAE" facsimile book

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Synopsis of Compendium Rarissimum Totius Artis Magicae Sistematisatae per Celeberrimos Artis Hujus Magistros

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Facsimile Edition – Aeon Sophia Press

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First released by Aeon Sophia Press in April 2016 in a private handbound edition of only 20 exemplars, Compendium Rarissimum returns in a stunning, limited hardcover facsimile—crafted with meticulous attention to historical authenticity and visual fidelity.

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Originally composed between the 17th and 18th centuries, this rare occult manuscript—Compendium Rarissimum Totius Artis Magicae Sistematisatae per Celeberrimos Artis Hujus Magistros—serves as a haunting and richly illustrated window into the ceremonial magical traditions of early modern Europe. Written in both Latin and German, the grimoire combines esoteric theory with vividly imaginative artistry, making it equally valuable for scholars, practitioners, and collectors.

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This edition faithfully reproduces the 112-page original housed in the Wellcome Library, preserving the strange beauty and arcane mystery of the source material. Each page has been carefully edited and scaled to match the size of the facsimile, offering an immersive experience that evokes the feel of the original manuscript in hand.

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Highlights of the grimoire include:

• 31 intricate full-color watercolour illustrations of demons, spirits, and other supernatural beings
• Occult and cabbalistic sigils and magical alphabets
• Text presented on white, brown, and green-grey paper, with portions dramatically rendered in red ink or white writing on colored backgrounds
• A title page framed by skeletal motifs, skulls, and symbolic border designs

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Bound in full dark grey Italian linen, this edition merges craftsmanship with historical reverence, embodying Aeon Sophia Press’s dedication to the preservation and presentation of authentic esoteric works. Whether as an object of study or ritual inspiration, Compendium Rarissimum stands as a vital artifact of Western occult heritage—unveiling the obscure doctrines, forbidden spirits, and symbolic languages once whispered behind locked doors.

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A must-have for the discerning occultist, bibliophile, or academic of magical traditions.