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BIBLIOTHECA DIABOLICA;BKING A CHOICE SELECTION OK
• THE MOST VALUABLE BOOKS RELATING TO
THE DEVIL;HIS ORIGIN, GREATNESS, AND INFLUENCE,!
COMPRISING
THE MOST IMPORTANT WORKS ONit
THE DEVIL, SATAN, DEMONS, HELL, HELL-TORMENTS, MAGIC,WITCHCRAFT,
SORCERY, DIVINATION, SUPERSTITIONS, r
ANGELS, GHOSTS, &c., &c., (
SOME CURIOUS VOLUMES ON DREAMS AND ASTROLOGY.
In XAVO Parts,PRO and CON— SERIOUS and HUMOROUS.
CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED
WITH NOTES, QUOTATIONS AND PROVERBS,AND A COPIOUS INDEX.
ILLUSTRATED WITH TWELVE CURIOUS DESIGNS.
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ADDRESS.THE subject of which this brochure claims to be a rather
copious index has attracted
much attention in all ages of literary inquiry, and, while it
has sometimes provoked thewit and humor of the satirist, it has
often engaged also the grave and earnest consideration of scholars
and divines. The growth of this interest has been pari passu with
thedevelopment of the spirit of philosophical inquiry.•
With'the exception of Graesse's "Bibliotheca Magica," published
in 1843, no comprehensive summary of the literature of DIABOLISM
has been issued —certainly none hasbeen offered for sale ; and we
hope it is not presumption therefore to claim for this
modestattempt in that direction whatever merit belongs here to
originality.
To commend our labor to the approval of the bibliopolist, we
have pursued a strictlychronological method of development, and
divided the subject into two distinct parts, theone embracing its
humorous aspects, and the other comprising the serious discussions
andtreatises which it has originated from the earliest times to the
present.
The richness and value of the collection may be best illustrated
by the mention of a fewof the more prominent works. And first we
name the extraordinary work of the Eomanists—their magnum opus on
the subject —the MALLEUS MALEPICAEUM, the great prize to possess.
Also, Mengus, FLAGELLUM D-SIMONUM ; Pererius, DE MAGIA; Delrio,
DisQuisrnoMAGICABUM ; Guaccius, COMPENDIUM MALEFICBIUM ; Bodin,
DEMONOMANIA ; Boguet, Dis-COTJBS DBS SOBCIEBS ; Node, EBREUB
EXECRABLE DBS MALEFICIEBS ; Wierus, DE PBESTIGUS,etc., etc. Besides
these, we must note the great outspoken work of the honest
Dutchman, Bekker's LE MONDE ENCHANTE ; the learned work of the
Frenchman, Oollin dePlancy's DICTIONNAIRE INFEBNAL ; the exhaustive
works of the laborious German, Horst'sZAUBEB BIBLIOTHEK, and the
recent classical work of Dr. Roskoff ; of Englishmen, we mustnot
forget the quaint and curious Bart. Glanvil, the dark deeds of Dr.
Dee, the bolddenunciations of Reg. Scot, the courageous Webster,
the moral Yeron, the lucid Mason,the blasphemies of the " Devil's
Chaplain" (the Rev. Robert Taylor), and the learned essayof that
distinguished lady," Frances Power Cobbe. And of our own
countrymen, the goodworks of Macrae, Read, Conway, Cranch, and
Blauvelt, down to the laughable and enjoyable illustrated
diableries of George and Robert Cruikshank, Landseer, Seymour,
andothers, as well as the amazingly humorous and sprightly works of
the French. Nor havewe omitted the Oriental Nations, here
represented by Upham (Buddhist), Callaway(Cingalese), Lenormant
(Chaldsean Egyptian), etc., for our aim has been, as near
aspossible, to obtain the best works of each country on the
subject.
We believe that the introduction of many important books
treating only incidentallyof THE DEVIL cannot fail to enhance the
value of the collection.
The importance of this curious and extensive department of
literary history seemedto justify and even to demand such
illustration as could be conveniently and fitly suppliedin the form
of notes and quotations ; and the group of diabolislic proverbs and
aphorismswith which it is accompanied will serve at least to amuse
the reader.
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EGYPTIAN, (from \Vilkinson.\
CINGALESE. (Callaway.)
ASSYRIAN, (from Seville.)
ANGLO-SAXON— XI. Cent. (Eng. Cyclo.)
ENGLISH— XII Cent. (Eng. Cycle). FRKNCH— XV. Cent. (F.ng.
Cycle.)
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ABYSSINIAN —XVI. Cent.- (Eng. Cyclo.)ITALIAN— XVII. Cent.
(Guacdus.)
CRUIKSHANK'S. (St. Dumtan.) LANDSEER'S. ( Ten Etching.)
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PART I.SERIOUS AND MEDITATIVE.
O RUTHLESSK murderer of immortall soules,Alasse ! to pull us
from the happie poales,And plunge us headlong in the yawning
hell,Thy ceaselessfraudes and fetches, who can tell ''"
—/. Syhnster, 1592.
*oOATAN, so call him now, his former nameIs heard no more in
heaven; he of the first,If not the first archangel, great in
power,In favor and preeminence."
—Par. Lost, 1667.
JDAD as he is,
the Devil may be abus'd,He falsely charg'd, and
causelesslyaccus'd.When Men, unwilling to be blam'd alone,Shift off
thoseCrimes on Him which are their Own."
—De/oe, 1726.
J^K malheur avilit ; tin revets deshonore :
Quand Satan .-'• \'-i\i ange, il avit des amis ;
Kn exil, c'est le DiaMe ; il est noir, on I'abhorre;
II rencontre partout des milliers d'enemis."— Col. df Plancy,
1819.
•FOOLS DERIDE—PHILOSOPHERS INVESTIGATE."
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I324-— A CONTEMPORARY NARRA-tive of the Proceedings against Dame
AliceKyteler, prosecuted for Sorcery in 1324, byRichard De Ledrede,
Bishop of Oasory. 1Vol. small 4to (in Latin), edited with
Introduction and notes by Thomas Wright.London. 1843, cloth, very
rare $4 75
This very old and interesting narrative not onlyaffords a
curious picture of the state of Ireland in the reign of Edward II.,
but it forms an instructive chapter in the history of English
superstition.
1330.—HARROWING OF HELL; A Miracle Play in verse, written in the
reign ofEdward the Second. Now first published,with an
introduction, translation and notes,by J. 0. Halliwell. 8vo.,
paper, Lond. 1840,rare 2 00
It is a piece regularly constructed, with a sortof prologue and
epilogue. After the prologue, Christenters, and states his
sufferings and designin descending into Hell. Satan hears him, and
enquires who it is, lest he should "fonden how wepleyen here." The
Saviour declares himself, andSatan argues with him on the injustice
of deprivinghim of what he had acquired, &c., &c.
1470.— CICERO, on Divination, on Fate,on the Gods, and other
TREATISES. Nowtranslated into English by C. D. Yonge.12mo, Lond.
1872. Cloth 2 00
Cicero, in this treatise, has given us a tolerablesatisfactory
summary of the opinions of the ancientsupon the whole of this
interesting subject, illustratedby many apposite and curious
facts.
1472.—DANTE'S VISION ; or, Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
Translated intoEnglish blank verse, by Gary. 1 vol. 12mo,1870,
cloth 3 00
The same, translated into English triple-rhymes by Wright, and
illustrated byFlaxman. 1 vol. 12mo, cloth 2 00
" O, Time ! whose verdicts mock our own,The only righteous jndge
art thou ;
That poor old exile, sad and lone,Is Latium's other Virgil
now:
Before his name the nations bow;His words are parcel of
mankind,
Deep in whose hearts, as on his brow,The marks have sunk of
Dante's mind."
1483.—GLANVIL, (Bartholomew.) De Pro-PBIETATIBUS REBUM
INSCBIPTUM. 1 thickvol. folio, Slack Letter. Nuremb. 1483, inthe
original old stamped binding andClasps, EXCESSIVELY BABE. 25 00
"A celebrated work, u kind of general historyof nature, treating
of Gods, Angels, Devils, theSoul, the Body, Animals, &c.,
&c."— Chalmers.
Of the intrinsic value of this extraordinary volume, Mr. Douce
in his Illustrations of Shakspeare hasgiven us several curious
demonstrations.
" Tis a volume to be placed among the louugingtomes of an
Antiquary; to be conned in dull moments ofennui, of winter's
evenings." —Dibdin's Lib. Comp.
A very copious and exact analysis of this curiouswork is given
by Dr. Dibdin in the second volumeoi his " Typographical
Antiquities."1489.—MOLITOR, (Ulric.) Tractatus de
Lamiis et Phitonicis Mulierebus, TeutoniceUuholden vel Hexen.
Small 4to, s. 1. et a.(circa 1489), old binding $50 00
Extremely rare and curious. It has seven singularfull-paged
woodcuts of Witches' Incantations, caressingby the Devil,
&c.
1508.—MARGARITA PHILOSOPHICA(Opera G. Reisch.) Thick small 4to,
blackletter, numerous fine and spirited woodcuts, some the size of
the page, by Sebastian Brandt, several with Xylographic
Inscriptions, fine large copy, old half calf nt.rare, Argent., 1508
20 00
This ancient compendium of general knowledge isdivided into
12parts, in the form of Dialogues betweenMaster and Scholar, and
treats on Grammar, Arithmetic,Mnsic (with musical notes), Geometry,
Astronomy,Philosophy, kc. The last part attracts peculiar
notice,being illustrated by several singular cuts
representingPurgatory and the State of the Damned.
!5lg._MALLEUS MALEFICARUM. —Opus egregium de variis
Incantationumgeneribus origine. Compilatus ab HenricoInstitoris et
Jacobo Sprenger. Small 4to ;BLACK LETTER, in old binding, but
finecopy inside, EXCESSIVELY BARE 15 00
The work is divided into three parts :. Things thatpertain to
Witchcraft ; the Effects of Witchcraft ; andthe Remedies for
Witchcraft. The editors are carefulto affirm that they
coltected,rather than furnished,their materials originally, and
give as their venerableauthorities the names of Dionysius the
Areopagite,Chrysostom, Hilary, Augustin, Gregory I.,
Remygius.Thomas Aquinas and others. The writers exult inthe
consciousness of security, in spite of the attemptsof the demons,
day and night, to deter them fromcompleting their meritorious
labors. Stratagems ofevery kind are employed in vain. A genuine or
pretended dread of sorcery, and an affected contempt forthe female
sex, with an extremely low estimate of itsvirtues (adopting the
language of the Fathers), characterize the opinions of the
compilers.
'THE DEVIL IS GOOD WHEN HE IS PLEASED."
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"TIS A SIN TO BELIE THE DEVIL,"
1547.—CIRUELO, (Rev. Maestro.) Re-provaciones de las
Superstitiones, y bechi-zerias. Libro muy utile y necessario a
to-dos los buenos Christianos, 4to, woodcutcapitals, vellum.
Imprimiose ela cindad deSevilla, en casa de Andres de Burgos,1547
#6 00
Excessively rare, unknown to Graesse and others.
I555-— AGRIPPA (H. C.) FOURTHBook of Occult Philosophy,
Geomaucy, andMagic. Translated by K. Turner. Newedition, with great
improvements. 12mo,old calf, 1783, excessively rare 12 00
"Agrippa once again appears, by theePulled out o' tli' ashes of
Antiquity.Let squint-eyed envy pine away, whilst thouWear'st crowns
of praise on thy deserving brow."
1555- —La Philosophic Occulte. Traduite enFrancais, avec
Apologie pour Agrippa, parG. Nande". 2 large vols., 8vo, La
Haye,1727, fine copy, on LARGE AND FINE PAPER,full calf,
excessively rare 15 00
••Agrippa kept a Stygian pug,I' th' garb and habit of a dog,That
was his tutor, and the curHead to th' occult philosopher,And taught
him subtly to maintainAll other sciences are vain." •
—Httdibnu.
I555- —The Life of Cornelius Agrippa, Doctor and Knight,
commonly known as Magician. By Henry Morley. 2 vols., 12mo,1856,
cloth, scarce 3 50
"The third of his Lives of Ancient and Misrepresented Scholars."
—Athenaum.
Contains very curious information about raisingDevils, his
notion of Hell, of Demons, the Cabala,Divination, Magic,
Witchcraft, etc.
1561.—VERON, (Jhon.) The Huntynge ofPurgatorye to Death, made
Dialogewyse.Thick 12mo, Lond, 1561, in paper wrapper.EXCESSIVELY
BABE 18 00
1563.—WIERUS, (JO.) De PR^ESTIGIISI >;i'miinn Mi et
Incantationibus ac veueficiislibri v. 12mo. Basil, 1563, vellum,
veryrare 3 50
" The author combats the horrible prejndice bywhich those
accused of witchcraft were thrown into thenames. He shows a good
deal of credulity as to diabolical illusions, but takes these
unfortunate persons forthe devil's victims rather than his
accomplices. Uponthe whole, Wierus destroys more superstition
thanhe seriously intended to leave behind."— Hallam.
1566. — LUTHER, (Martin.) The TableTalk of Martin Luther.
Translated andedited by W. Hazlitt. With Life of Luther,by Alex.
Chalmers. 1 vol. 12mo. Fineportrait. Lond, 1872, cloth 1 40
This interesting volume contains a mine of wealthon the subjects
of Hell, the Devil, Demons, Purgatory, Witches, Witchcraft, Evil,
Infidels, &c., &c.
1567. — CATTANI, (Fran. De.) Sopra laSuperstizzione dell' arte
Magica. Small4to, vellum, very rare $3 50
1572.— LAUATER, (Lewes.) Of Ghostes& Sprites walking by
nyght, and of strangenoyses, crackes, and sundry
forewarnynges,whiche commonly happen before the deathof menne,
great slaughters, and alterationsof Kyngdomes. Small 4to, BLACK
LETTER,half Russia, or EXCESSIVE RABITY 35 00
A good and learned treatise, handled with method,jndgment, and
discretion. — Translator.
Or a later edition in Latin.LAVATER, (Lud.) De Spectris, Le.
muribus, et Pnesagitionibus. 18mo, 1659,old calf, neat, rare 2
00
" Tractatus vere aureus." — Waleh." Ouvrage curieux." —Brunei."
A very learned and curious treatise in defence of the
doctrine of apparitions, diabolical delusions,
presages,&c.—Aikin.
1575.— PRIERAS, (F. Silvester.) De Strigi-magarum, Dsemonumque
Mirandis, Libritres. 4to, fine copy in original vellumbinding, very
rare 6 00
1578.— NODE, (F. P.)- DECLAMATIONcentre 1'erreur execrable des
Maleficiers,Sorciers, Enchanteurs, Magiciens, et Deu-ins. 12mo,
Paris, 1578, (folded, uncut)very rare 3 00
" Bieii doctrine de plueieurs Anciens, et ingenieuxdiscours,
digue d'etre imprime, et communique aumonde, centre les erreurs qui
aujourd'huy pullulentpar tout le christianisme."
1579.—VAIR, (Leon.) De Fascino, Libritres. 12mo, vellum binding,
rare . . .3 00
De Fascino, Libri tres, in quibus omnesFascini species et causse
optima methododescribuntur. 4to, 1583; old calf j rare. 5 00
Trois Livres des Charmes, Sorcelages,ou Enchautemens. Traduits
par J. Bandon,12mo. 1583. Superb copy, in crushed Levant morocco,
excessively rare 25 00
1579.—MASSE, (Pierre.) De 1'Impostureet Tromperie des Diables,
Devius, Enchanteurs, Sorciers, qui par telle invocation Di-abolique
abusent le peuple. Thick 12mo.Paris, 1579, folded, uncut, rare 10
00
Joined to this rare and valuable work will be found —Traicte
enseignant en bref les causes des Maleflcespar M. R. Benoist,
1579.
1580.— GASCOIGNE (Geo.) The Wyll ofthe Deuill, with his X
detestable commande•mentes directed to his obedient and accursed
Children, &c. New edition. Editedby J. Maidment. 12mo. Edinb.,
1828.Sewed, excessively rare 10 50
Only 40 copies printed from the almost uniqueoriginal.
" A very curious performance, and severe satireupon existing
habits ; it derives no little interest fromits minute catalogue of
the vices of the times."
"HELL'S PBINCE, SLY PARENT OF REVOLT AND LIES."
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"THE DEVIL TEMPTS ALL, BUT THE IDLE TEMPTS THE DEVIL."
1586.— LOIER, (Peter De.) Treatise ofSpecters or Straunge
Sightes, Visions, andApparitions appearing sensibly unto men.With
the nature of Sprites, Angels andDivels. Newly done out of French,
byZach. Jones. 1 vol , small 4to. Lond.,1605 ; fine copy, full
calf, exceedinglyrare $15 00
" Why stood you thus in fear of STYX, and suchvain
dreamings,
Of MANES, and of Spirits, which are nought elsebut, leasings ?
"
" A most curious work. He misapplied his vastknowledge to the
maintenance of the wildest fancies." —Hose.
"An amusing work." —Brunei.The work is dedicated to King James
I., who wrote
on the same subject.
1592. — BODIN, (Gia.) Demonomania degli stregoni, cive Furori,
et Malie de' De-moni, col mezo de gl'huomini. 4to, splendid copy,
in full morocco, extra, rich style.EXTREMELY BABE. Printed by
Aldus. 18 00
An ALDINE in the above line condition is au unusualcircumstance,
but the work has a still further claim tothe notice ot'a
bibliographer, as it contains, at the endof the table, a Catalogue
of books,with their sizesandprices, which the Aldine family had
then on sale.
'•Cet ouvrage a eu une grande vogue dans le temps."—Brunei.
In this work the author favors and fosters superstitions, and
devotes himself to the task of refuting thework of Wier —and says
that all Witches, and thosewho have pity on them, ought to be
exterminated —andthat Wier's book ought to be publicly burnt.
1592.— PERERIUS, (Ben.) De Magia, deobservatione somniaram, et
de Divina-tioue Astrologica. 12mo. Lugduni, 1592.Boards, uncut ;
fine copy, rare 3 50
" A work replete with various and recondite information.''
1592.—NASH, (Thomas.) Pierce Penilesse.His supplication to the
Divull, describingthe ouer-spreadiug of Vice, and the suppression
of Vertue; pleasantly interlac'dwith variable Delights, and
patheticallyiutermixt with conceited Reproofes. London, 1592.
Reprinted by the Shakespeare Society in 1842. 1 vol. , 8vo, cloth,
scarce . 7 50
Extracts from this severe satire on the reigning vicesof the age
will be found in Brydges' Censura Literaria.It is the most popular
of all Hash's publications.I593---PEUCERUS, (Caspar. )
Commenta-
rius de Prsecipuis Divinationum generi-bus, de Oraculis, de
Geomanteia, deMagia, &c. Thick 12mo. Franco!'., 1593,calf, rare
3 00
••Of all the works of this learned and prolific author(the
son-in-law of Melauchthon) this one has obtainedthe greatest
success ."—Brunei.
"A work of much curious erndition, but displayinga great share
of credulity." —Aikin.
1596. —LODGE, (T.) The Divel Conjured.Printed by Adam Islip,
1596. 4to, black,tetter, red morocco extra, gilt edges.. .$7 50
This curious volume is among the rarest of Lodge'sworks. Very
few perfect, copies are known to exist.The present, though cut in
the headline, is quite perfect.
For a full account of this singular work see "
BrydgesRestituta."
I597-— JAMES Vlth., (King, of Scotland,and 1st of England. )
Dsemonologie, in formeof a Dialogue, divided into three bonkes,
indefence of the belief in witches. Third edition, 1 vol., small
4to, Lond. 1603. Calf,extra, very scarce
A notice of this silly compilation of exotic talesand fancies,
will be found in the Retrospective Review,v. 90.
••One advantage, however, accrued to the sovereignhimself from
these investigations ; they disclosed tohim such examples of
knavery, delusion and imposture in these matters, that he is said
to have heartilyrepented the support which he had lent to popular
superstition by the publication of his Damonoloyia, and,in his
later years, to have nearly renounced his faithin witchcraft."—
Aikin'* James I.1601. — DIALOGICALL DISCOURSES
of Spirits and Divels, declaring theirproper essence, natures,
dispositions, andoperations, ifcc. By John Deacon & JohnWalker,
Preachers. Thick 4to. Lond.,1601, old calf, neat, very rare 18
00
Bound up in this volume will be found —A SummarieAnswere to all
the material points in any of MasterDarel his
bookes.1602.—TAILLEPIED, (F. N.) Traite de
1'apparition des Esprits 1 vol. 32mo,Rouen, Iti02— fine copy in
full calf,rare 6 00
1602. —BOGUET, (Henry.) Discours desSorciers. 12mo, superb copy,
in Levantmorocco, by Duru. Excessively rare . 25 00
" Livre assez curieux, et fort rare." — Brunei." Livre
abominable, plein d'une credulite puerile, et
d'une zele f6roce contre les soreiers. La publicationde ce
livre, nt bruler beaucoup de malheureux." —Diet.Infernal.
1604.— BILSON, (Bishop Thomas.) Survey of Christ's Suffering for
Man's Redemp-tion, and of his Descent into Hell. Folio.Lond., 1504,
calf, rare 6 00
Bilson maintains that Christ actually went into Hell" to destroy
the divel's kingdom," &c., and opposes thePuritan doctrine,
that he suffered the pains of hell inhis soul on the cross.—
Alger.
"A learned treatise." — Cltalinerx.1607. — MARKHAM, (Gervase.)
Rodo-
month's Infernall, or the Diuell Conquered, Ariasto's
Conclusions of the Marriage of Rogero with Bradamanth his Loue,and
the fell fought battell betweene Rogeroand Rodomonth the
never-conquered Pagan. Written in French by Phillip de
"FEAR MADE THE DEVILS, AND WEAK HOPE THE GODS."
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"RESIST THE DEVIL, AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU."
Fortes, and Paraphrastically translated byG. M. At London,
Printed by V 8. forNicholas Ling, 1B07. Small 8vo, half
bound,excessively rare $125 00
Mr. Jolley's copy of this curious poetical volume wassupposed by
Lowndes to be unique, and since thattime (forty years i ouly two
other copies have occurred— that in the British Museum, which is in
mostwretched condition and imperfect, and this which soldin
1861form 10s.1608.—MENGUS, (Hier.) Flagellum Dse-
monum, Exorcismos terribiles, potentissi-mos, et efficaces.
12mo, in the originalvellum binding, nice copy, rare 8 50
1610.— AUGUSTINE, (Saint.) The City ofGod. Newly translated, by
Kev. MarcusDods. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth, 1872 6 00
Consult the copious index for the subject of Demons,Demoniacal
Possessions, Demouolatry, Devil, Purgatorial Punishments, Satan,
Hell, Hell-fire, etc.
St. Augustine's greatest work.— Trans.1612.—ADAMS, (Thos.) The
White Devil ; or, the Hypocrite uncased. A Sermon.
Small 4to, half calf 3 50Bound up in this volume, are God's
Arrow against
Atheists, the Spirit of Enthusiasm Exorcised, and sixother rare
old sermons.
" The author was a very pious and useful man inhis day ; and
possessed correct and excellent views ofChristianity, as appears
from this and his otherworks."— Orme.
1612. —The Diuell's Banket (Banquet), described in Sixe Sermons.
Small 4to. , in theoriginal limp vellum binding, 1614, veryrare 2
50
Southey, with whom he was a favorite author, saidthat he had
"all the oddity and the felicity of Fuller'smanner."1612. —MASON,
(James.) The Anatomie
of Sorcerie. Wherein the wicked impietieof Charmers, Inchanters,
and such like, isdiscovered and confuted. Small 4to. fullpolished
calf, splendid copy, very rare. 15 00
1621.—BURTON, (Robert.) The Anatomyof Melancholy, what it is,
with all thekinds, causes, symptoms, prognostics, andseveral cures
of it. New edition. Largevol. 8vo, 1867, cloth 4 50
Or, in half calf extra 8 00Contains—the beginning, nature, and
condition of
D evils ; their orders, power, etc. ; how they causemelancholy,
etc . Devils are often in love.
Seealso—the Location of Hell—with the opinions ofnjauy
authors.
••The delight of the learned, the solace of the indolent, and
the refuge of the uninformed."1626.—GUACCIUS, (Mar.) Compendium
Maleficarum, ex quo uefandissima ingenus humamim opera veneiica,
ac adilia vitanda reinedia conspiciuutur. Small4to, with numerous
curious cuts ; fine copyin the original vellum binding, veryrare 7
50
" An incomparable abridgment of these extravagantwonders. —
Calmel.
1627.—NIESS, (J. Soc. Jes.) AlphabetumDiaboli. 12ino. Oiling,
1626, vellum. $3 00
Very rare, unknown to both Graesse and De Plancy.
1628.—VENERIUS, (J. A.) De ORACU-lis et Divinationibus
Antiquarum Tracta-tus succinctus et exquisitus. 4to. Basil.1528,
half vellum, rare 3 50••So the spell now works around thee.
And the clankless chain hath bound thee."
1635.— HEYWOOD, (Thos.) Hierarchicof the blessed Angels, their
Names, Orders,and Offices, the Fall of Lucifer and hisAngels, a
Poem, in 9 Books, with ProseAnnotations, sm. fol., front, and
curiousplales engraved by Cecil, tfcc., calf nt.1635 12 00
A most curious*and extraordinary work, to which itis said Milton
was much indebted. The copious annotations are replete with very
singular narratives andstories of witches, witchcraft, &:c.
" An excellent and entertaining work."— W. C. Haztttt.
I637.-ARCUDIUS, (Petrus.) De Purga-torio Igne, adversus Barlaam,
(una cumtextuBaarlaami.) Gr. etLat. ito. Romse,1637, vellum, very
rare 12 50
The author was a learned Greek priest, high in thefavor of
Clement VIII., and a bitter enemy to theLutherans and Calvinists.
His works are said to contain some curious particulars.
Unknown to Graesse.
1639.— BOLTON, ^Robert.) Last andLearned Work of the Four last
Things —Death, Jndgment, Hell and Heaven. WithLife and Death of the
Author. 4to, halfcalf. Lond., 1639 3 75
" An awakening and comforting writer." —BickersUtfi."lie is
excellent both tor conviction and consola
tion."— Doddridge.''Displays great beauties of imagination."—
Dr. Wil
liams.
1641. — NEWS from Rome, or a relationof the Pope and his
Patentees' Pilgrimageinto Hell, with their entertainment, andthe
Pope's returne backe again to Rome.Printed in the year 1641. 4to 15
00
A curious poetical piece. On the title is a woodcutof the Pope
riding on a seven-headed beast.
1641.— HEYWOOD, (T.) The Life ofMerlin, his Prophecies and
Predictions interpreted. 1 vol., small 4to, with the scarceportrait
Fine copy in calf, extra, extremelyrare 16 00
" Merlin well versed in many au hidden spellHis countrie's
omendid long since foretell ;Grac'd iu his Timeby sundry Kings he
was,And all that hepredicted came to passe."
1642. —TOM NASH, his Ghost appearingto the Anabaptist, the
Libertine and theBrownist. 8vo, with portrait of the ghost.Reprint,
Lond., 1871, paper 1 25" I am a Ghost, and Ghosts do fear no laws
;
Nor do they care for popular applause :I liv'd a poet poor, long
time ago ;
And, (livitig a poor poet) I died so.
"TELL THE TRUTH, AND SHAME THE DEVIL."
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'HE MUST NEDES GO THAT THE DYVELL DRYVETH."
1647.—LILLY, (W.) Introduction to Astrology. New and revised
edition, 1 vol.,12mo, 1870, cloth $2 00
" He saw the eclipse of SUB, and change of moon,He saw, but
seeing would not shun his own ;
Eclips'd he was, that he might shine more bright,And only
changed to give a fuller light."
1647. —History of the Life and Times ofWilliam Lilly, written by
himself. 1 vol.,8vo, 1822, tree calf extra, rare 5 50
"With twelve fine steel plate portraits of his
contemporaries.
1647. —Christian Astrology modestly treatedof in three books. 1
thick vol., small4to, Lond., 1647, with the rare portrait.Fine copy
in sprinkled cal£ exceedinglyrare 15 00
Contains—A Valuable Catalogue of Astrological Authors thenknown,
with Lists of their works, where andwhen printed.
1648.— ACONTIUS, (Jacob.) Satan's Stratagems, or the Devil's
Cabinet CouncilDiscovered. Small 4to. Lond., 1648, halfmorocco,
very rare 3 75
"I was exceedingly refreshed by reading this excellent treatise,
and have commended it to many learnedDivines of great reputation."
—P. Ramus.
1650.—MAGIA ADAMICA; or, the An-tiquitie of Magic, and the
descent thereoffrom Adam downwards, proved. By Eu-genius
Philalelhes. 1 vol., 18mo, Lond.,1650, old calf, very rare ... 2
50
The author is Thomas Vaugbau, and the work ishighly praised by
Ant. a Wood.
1650. —GAFFAREL, (J.J Unheard of Curiosities, concerning the
Talismanical Sculpture of the fersians, the Horoscope of
thePatriarkes, and the readings of the stars.Englished by E.
Chilmead. 12mo, Loud.,165U, calf extra, with portrait of
AlbertusMagnus inserted, very rare 7 50
" This curious work, styled by Dr. Adam Olarke•a feast for an
occult philosopher,' was condemned bythe Sorbonne. It treats
chiefly of the different sorts oftalismans, some of which the
author admits may possess virtue, though the greater part are
infamous delusions. The author, a learned Rabbinical writer,
waslibrarian to Cardinal Richelieu." —Lowndes.
1651. —Index Codicum Cabalisticarum Ma-nuscriptarum, quibus est
UBUS, Joan,Picus, Mirandulanus. 12mo. Paris, 1651,old calf, very
rare 1 75
If we talk of the admirable Chrichton, who is littlebetter than
a shadow, and lives but in panegyric,so much superior and wonderful
a person as JohnPicus of Mirandola should not be forgotten."
—ffaltam.
1653.— RAMESEY, (W.) Astrologie Restored; being an introduction
to the general and chief part of the language of thestars 1 vol.,
folio, 1653, tine rare portrait,beautiful copy in panelled calf,
veryrare 18 00
CHAPXEE X.— That the Devil knoweth not futureevents is clear.
The Devil a fool in comparison ofwhat some would make him.
1655.—FOWLER, (Chr.) Daemonium Me-ridianum. Satan at Noon, or
Proceedingsagainst Dr. Pordage for Anti-ChristianBlasphemies and
DIVELISMES. Small 4to.portrait, Lond., 1655, half calf, rare. $6
00
"An able, holy, faithful, indefatigable servant ofChrist. He was
quick in apprehension, solid in hisnotions, clear in his
conceptions, sound in the faith,strong and demonstrative in
arguing, mighty in convincing, and zealous for the truth against
all errors."
— Cooper.
1656.— CASAUBON, (M.) Treatise Concerning Enthusiasme, as it is
an effect ofNature; but is mistaken by many for eitherDivine
Inspiration, or Diabolical Possession. 12mo., second edition,
revised andenlarged, Lond., 1656, old calf, rare.. 4 50
Not quoted by Lowudes, and others.Highly praised by Sir William
Temple ; and Chalmers
remarks, " it unquestionably contains many curiousand learned
remarks ; but his being a maintainer ofthe reality of witches and
apparitions, shews that hewas not more free from one species of
enthusiasm thanmost of his contemporaries."
i656.--GROSIUS, (H.) Magicade Spectriset Apparitionibus Spiritu,
de Vaticiniis,Divinationibus, &c. Thick 32mo. Lugd,Bat., 1656,
old calf, very rare 3 50
This " opusabsurdum et raruni," as Bauer terms it,contains over
800stories "devariispr&stigiisDcemonum,"the authority being
duly attached to each, with generalindex.
1657.—COPPIN, (R-) Michael OpposingDragon ; or, a Fiery Dart
struck throughthe Heart of the Kingdome of the Serpent.Shewing the
Saint's Eternal Glory over theSerpent's Misery. Proving what is
GODand DEVIL, GOOD and EVIL, HEAVEN andHEIX, SALVATION and
DAMNATION, ifec.Small 4to, calf, very rare 7 50
1657.—NAUDE (G.) The History of Ma-gick, by Way of Apologie for
all the WiseMen who have unjustly been reputed Magicians, from the
Creation to the presenttime. Englished by J. Davies. 12mo.London,
1657, old calf, very rare ... .4 75
"An excellent work." —Ennemoser.His " Apologie " was received
with great indignation
by the Church.The same in French. >
1657. — Apologie pour les Grands Hommessoup9onnez de Magie.
12mo, Amst., oldcalf, rare 3 50
Among the persons defended from the charge of being Magicians,
in this curious book, are Raymond Lul-ly, Paracelsus, Agrippa,
Savonarola, Nostradamus,Boger Bacon, Michael Scott, Popes Sylvester
II. andGregory VII., &c.
"SOMETIMES THE DEVIL BOTH PBEACH."
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"TALK OP THE DEVIL, AND HE'LL EITHER COME OE SEND."
1658.—BUNYAN, (John.) Sighs from Hell ;or the Groans of a Damned
Soul. Twelftheditioo. 1707. 1 vol. 18mo, calf extra,fine copy, very
rare $7 50
" The perusal of this work will alarm the thoughtless,and fill
the believer with adoring gratitnde for hieescape."—Geo. Offor.
1659.—DEE, (Dr.) A True and FaithfulRelation of what passed for
many yeersbetween Dr. Dee, and some Spirits. Also,Letters of sundry
Great Men to Dr. Dee,on the Apparitions of Spirits ; and a Preface,
confirming the reality of this relation,by M. Casaubon, D.D. 1
vol., folio, old calf,excessively rare 18 00
"This book maybe termed aWoBKOF DABKNESS ;and I think it is not
to be parallel'd in that kind byany book that hath been set out in
any Age to read, andone will read it with equal Eagernesse and
Alacrity."
—Casaubon." Dr. Dee collected a most valuable Library of
books
and manuscripts, most of which were destroyed by themob, as
belonging to one who dealt with the Devil."
—Hutton.
1659.— DEE, (Dr.) His Diary. 1 vol., small4to, Lond. 1852,
cloth, very rare 3 SO
In this Diary, which Dr. Dee left to posterity, he hasinserted a
regular account of his conjurations, prophetic intimations, and
magical resources.
1659. — DEE. Memoir of his Life, with a^fine portrait — See
Mackay's History of Popular Delusions (under 1841.)
1661 —KINIKER, (J.) De Spectris in Specie Humanis. Small 4to.
Wittenb, 1664, bds.,very rare 3 50
"Est perspecta satis Kinikeri industria, gnavi,Fit per spectra
tameu conspicienda magis."
1662.—LYDIUS, (Jac.) Vroliche Uren desODoodts (The Joyful Hours
of Death).12mo, with singular engraved title of theJndgment Day,
and 19 finely engravedplates, representing CRKMATION. a
Death'sHouse, a Soldier thrown into the Jaws ofHell By an Unicorn,
etc., etc., brilliantimpressions, clean copy in the original
vellum, Dordrecht, 1602, very scarce. . .12 00
The second edition, enlarged and revised, of a mostcurious book,
which has escaped the researches of bothAlger and Graesse.
1664. —SCOTT, (Reginald.) Discovery ofWitchcraft ; proving that
the compact andcontract of Witches with Devils and allInfernal
Spirits or Familiars, are but Erro-eous Novelties and Imaginary
Conceptions,with an excellent discourse of the natureand substance
of Devils and Spirits. Folio,calf, 1665, very scarce 25 00
The work is divided into sixteen books, with a treatiseaffixed
upon Devils and Spirits. It contains an infinityof quotations from
or references to the writings ofthose whom the author terms
witch-mongers; andseveral chapters are devoted to a descriptive
catalogue of the charms in repute, and diabolical rites of
the most extravagant sort. On the accession of JamesI., whose "
Demonologie " was in direct opposition tothe "Discoverie," it was
condemned as monstrouslyheretical ; as many copies as could be
collected beingsolemnly committed to the flames.
&&• This meritorious ami curious production is
tltert-fore rir,wvery rare.-=$&
1665.—SPENCER, (John.) Discourse concerning Prodigies. Second
edition, with aTreatise on Vulgar Prophecies. 12mo,1665, old calf,
rare $3 50
" Displays a freedom from credulity and superstitionvery
landable at that time."— Aikin.
1667.—GLANVILL, (Joseph.) Some Philosophical Considerations
touching the Beingof Witches and Witchcraft. Small 4to,boards 5
50
Exceedingly scarce. A notice of this work, written toprove the
real existence of witches and apparitions, willbe found in the
Retrospective Review.
«S~ See Webster, 1677.
1667.—MILTON, (John.) Paradise Lost,new and pretty edition, 12mo
(Bohn's),cloth, Lond. 1861 2 00
• Paradise Regained, and other Poems.12mo (Bohn's), cloth, Lond.
1861.. 2 00
" The character of Satan is pride and sensual indulgence,
finding in itself the motive of action. It is thecharacter so often
seen in little on the political stage.It exhibits all the
restlessness, temerity and cunningwhich have marked the mighty
hunters of mankindfrom Nimrod to Napoleon. The common fascinationof
man is that these great men, as they are called, mustact from some
great motive. Milton has carefullymarked in his Satan the intense
selfishness, the alcoholof egotism, which would rather reign in
hell than servein heaven. To place this lust of self in opposition
todenial of self or duty, and to show what exertions itwould make,
and what pains endure, to accomplish itsend, is Milton's particular
object in the character ofSatan. But around this character he has
thrown asingularity of daring, a grandeur of sufferance and aruined
splendour, which constitute the very height ofpoetic sublimity."
—Coteridge's Remains.
1671. — BLAGRAVE, (Jos.) AstrologicalPractice of Physick. 12mo,
Lond., 1671,old binding, rare 4 50
1672— NOSTRADAMUS, (Michael.) Histrue Prophecies, or
Prognostications. 1 vol. ,folio, London, 1672—fine copy in old
calf,with the fine rare portraits 18 00
;A remarkable work, full of curiosity and learning,and odd
stories."
" Sternum vivant si vera oracula Phcebi,ffostraiami vivent ; et
Patois ilia mei."
1674. -MAN WHOLLY MORTAL ; or, aTreatise proving that the
present going ofthe Soul into Heaven or Hell is a meerfiction, by
R. O. 1 vol., 18mo, Lond.,1674. '. 3 75
"AN IDLE BBAIN IS THE DEVIL'S WORKSHOP."
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10 'DE DUIVEL ZIT ACHTER HET KRUIS."
1674. —BOND, (J. Cardinalis.) De Discre-tione Spirituum. Izmo,
Bruxellis, 1674,vellum $2 00
Very scarce; not mentioned by his biographers.
1675.—BURTHOGGE, (R.) Causa Dei ; or,an Apology for God, wherein
the Perpetuityof Infernal Punishments is evinced, andDivine
Goodness and Justice defended.12mo, Lond., 1675. old calf, rare 3
00
1675.—BURTHOGGE, (R.) An Essay uponReason, and the Nature of
Spirits. l'2mo,Lond., 1*i94. half calf, very rare 3 75
" A curious treatise, containing much novel reasoning relative
to the appearance of spirits." — Loumdes.
1676. DEBES, (L.J.) Description of theIslands and Inhabitants of
Feroe. 18mo,with the two scarce maps. Lond., 1076, calf,neat, rare
6 00
Chapter VIII.— Of Specters and Illusions of Satan inFeroe.
"A curious work." — Lawnde*.1677.— WEBSTER, (John.) The
Display
ing of supposed Witchcraft. Wherein isaffirmed that there are
many sorts of Deceivers and Impostures, and divers personsunder a
passive delusion of melancholy andfancy. But that there is a
Corporeal Leaguemade betwixt the DEVIL and the WITOH, or,that he
sucks on the Witches Body, hascarnal copulation, or that Witches
areturned into Cats, Dogs, raise Tempests, orthe like, is TTTTERLY
DENIED AND DISPROVED.1 vol., royal 8vo, in original boards,
extremely rare •. 12 50
"This curious, learned and scarce work adducesmany notable
examples, and was written in oppositionto the treatises of
fllanvill and Henry More, thePlatonist.
For an able review of the work, see RetrospectiveRevieiv.
I678.-THE DOCTRINE OF DEVILS,proved to be the grand Aposlucy of
theselater Times. An Essay tending to rectiflethose undue Notions
and ApprehensionsMen have about DAEMONS AND EVIL SPIRITS.12mo,
splendid copy in sprinkled calf, veryrare 12 00
" Published anonymously in London, by a clergymanof the Chnrch
of England, who maintains that the Demoniacs were insane or
diseased persons."— Dr. Smith'sBibte Diet.
1679. — OTES, (Titus.) The Witch ofEndor ; or, the Witchcrafts
of the RomanJesebel : in which yon have an account ofthe Exorcisms
of the Papists. Folio, Lond.,
. 1679, paper, BARE AND CURIOUS 9 00
"Rational men, we suppose, ure now fully agreedthat by far the
greater part, if not the whole, of Otes'story was a pure
fabrication."— Macavhiy's Essays.
" Horrible as were the sufferings of Gates, they didnot equal
his crimes."— Maamlay's Engtand.
" The most infamous of mankind."— Hume.
1679.—AN ACCOUNT OF A MOWING-Devil ; being a true Relation of a
Farmer,who, bargaining with a poor Mower aboutthe Cutting down
three half acres of Oats,upon the Mower's asking too much,
theFarmer swore THAT THE DEVIL SHOULD MOWIT RATHEB THAN HE, and so
it fell out thatvery night. 4to. pp. 8, (reprint,) exceedingly rare
$1 50
1679. —DELRIO, (Martin.) DisquisitionumMagicarum, Librt sex,
quibus coutiueturaccurata curiosarum Artium et
vanarumHnperstitionum confutatio. Thick small4to, with finely
engraved title, with elevendesigns thereon, 1679, fine copy in
embossed calf, excessively rare 7 50
"An elaborate work, but too well suited to the credulity of the
age." —Chalmers.
"Hoc opus Delrionis est vastum, varium, doctum.curiosnm,
paradoxicum in quibusdain, et rebus inflnitisad hoc argumentum
spectum spectantibus, conspic-uum." —Reiman.
1680.— GOODWIN, (Thos.) Discourse ofthe Punishment of Sin in
Hell. 12mo,Lond., 1680, fine copy, in old calf, neat,rare z 50
Unknown to Lowndes.The works of this distincuished nonconformist
of the
independent class, are held in considerable estimation."Very
scarce, and greatly esteemed." — Darling.
1680. THE VISION OF PURGATORY,anno 1KHO, in which the Errors and
Practices of the Church of Rome are Discover'd,written by
Htjrurlito Democritus. l'2nui,old calf. 2 00
With a very cnrions engraved frontispiece ot the destruction of
St. Peters at Home.
Written by Edward Pettit.1680.— LE COMTE DE GABALIS, ou
Entretieus sur les Sciences. Et sur lesGenies et Gnomes. 3 vols.
in 1. 12mo.Amst., 1715, old calf, rare 6 00
" From this entertaining work Pope borrowed themachinery of the
Rape of the Lock."— Lovmdes.
Written by Monntfaucon, the Abbe de Vfllars.i68o.--VILLARS,
(Abbe de.) The Count
of Gabalis ; or, the Extravagant Mj'sterirsof Cabalists, exposed
in ti ve Pleasant Dis-courses on the Secret Sciences. Done
intoEnglish by P. Ayres. FIRST EDITION.ISino. Loud. 1080, old calf,
very rare. 4 50
1684. —MATHER, (Increase.) RemarkableProvidences of the earlier
days of AmericanColonization. New edition, With introductory
preface by Geo. Oner. I2mo, Lond.,1856, cloth 2 50
A very singular collection of remarkable sea deliverances,
accidents, remarkable phenomena, ivitchcraft,apparitions, &c.,
,tc., connected with Inhabitants of NewEngland, &c., &c. A
very amusing volume, conveyinga faithful portrait of the state of
society, when the doctrine of a peculiar providence and personal
intercoursebetween this world and that which is unseen was
fullybelieved.
'TETTFEL MTTSZ MAN MIT TEUFELN ATISTEEIBEN."
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'IDLE MEN ARE THE DEVIL'S PLAYFELLOWS." 11
1685.— PURGATORY. A Discourse againstPurgatory. 4ui, sewed,
uncut, 1685. .$i 00
The above is a most severe aitack on the doctrine ofPurgatory,
and s ates the reason of its introduction,and Its authors.
1685.— SINCLAIR, (GeoO Satan's InvisibleWorld discovered ; or, a
Choice Collectionof Modern Relations, proving the existenceof
Devils, Spirits Witches, and Appai itious.New edition, Isino,
Lond., 1814, old binding, rare 1 50
•'This work was long a favorite with the lower classes,and has
been frequently re-printed." — Lowndes.
1688.— GALLAEUS, (Serv.) Dissertationesde Sibylhs eaiumqu.'
Oraculis. I thickvol., 4to. Amst., 16s8. with fine rare por-tr ii ,
and splend d engravings by R. deHooghe, full calf, ne.it 7 50
An important work, as the author has diligentlybrought together
everything relating to these interesting subjects.
1689.—THE VISIONS OF PASQUIN ; or,a Character of ,he Koinan
Court, Relig.on,and Practices, with n exact description ofPurgatory
and Hell. Small 4to, sewed,vei y rare 6 00
By John Williams alias Anthony Pasquin, who emigrated to the
United States, and published a Democratic newspaper.
1690.—DREXELIUS, (H.) Considerationsupon Eternity, translated by
R. Wiutertun.1 vol., 32nio, old binding, rare 2 00
"This Book's a NauKc chard; which kept in eye,Doth point at th'
Haven of blest Eternity.[O blessed Haven 1] At which if thou
wouldst land,Let nut this chard depart out of thine hand."This
celebrated work, written in Latin, was so pop
ular in its day that it has been translated into German,English,
French, Dutch, Polish, aud Wulsh.
1691. — KEACH,(Benj.) War with the Devil ;or, Young Man's
Conflict with the Powersof Darkness. 18mo, with curious engravings,
calf, rare 2 50
" A truly divine Poem." —John Mason.Another edition, the 22d, in
18mo,
1776', with 16 curious woodcuts, paper, 2 50One of the cuts is
"London in Flames, "and the au
thor says—(This may not be generally known)—" By Rnme's
contrivance was fair London buru'd,England's Metropolis to Ashes
turn'd:The Merchants of their riches quite bereft,Kich Men To-day,
To-morrow nothing left."
1691.— BEKKER,(Robt.) Le Monde En-chante ; ou, Exnmen des
commuus senti-meus touchant Le Diable, les Esprits, &c.,ifec. 4
vols., 18mo, engravings, 1091, calf,rare 9 00
Best edition of this very carious and rare work ; itcontains a
fund of interesting matter on the apparition
of Ghosts, Angels, and Devils, the transmigration of•ouls,
&c.
The work was condemned, and the author deposedby the Consistory
of Amsterdam.
" ma famous work was, ou its publication, circulated,and
speedily tran-lated into French, German. audItalian. Though it
called forth a hi st of writings in opposition, it did much to
Khake the prevalent belief inwitchcraft and kindred superstitious.
"—Dr. M'm.Smith.
Bekker was so ugly, that La Monnove perpetrated onhim this
epigram :
" Oui, par toi, de Satan la puissance es' bridie ;Mais tu n'as
cependant pas encore assez fait :Pour nous dter du diable
entierement l'i. te,
•Bekker, supprime ton portrait.' "e Blnet, 1099.
1691. --De DAILLON, (M.) Explicationsde la Do.'tri e drs Di'mons
ou 1'ou provequ'il u'y a qu'un Diable, dont on examinepouvoir.
If-mo, Amst. Io9l, in vellum,fine copy .............. ........ $3
00
Exce dingly scarce. It has escaped the researchesof Collin De
Plancy, and of Grass 2.
" A work of learning and ability."— Dr. W. Smith.
1693.—COMMIERS, (M.) Pratique Curi-euse, ou les Orarles des
Sibylles, sur chaqueQuestion proposee. Troisieme edition,
Ki98,12mo, half calf, very rare ......... 3 00
"The Sibyllas of antiquity were virgin-prophetesses,or maids
supposed to be divinely inspired ; who in theheight of their
enthusiasm gave oracles, and foretoldthings to come."
1693.—MATHER, (Dr. Cotton) Wonders of the Invisible World, being
an account of the Trials of several Witches latelyexecuted in New
England, and of the several remarkable curiosities therein
occurring. To which are added Dr. INCREASEMATHER'S Further Account
of the Tryals,and Cases of Conscience concerning Witchcrafts, and
Evil Spirits Personating Men.Reprinted from the rnre original
editions of161)3, with an Introductory Preface, cloth,1862, 12mo
.......................... 2 50
1695. —TRYON,(Thos.) Treatise of Dreamsand Visions. 18mo, Lond.,
1695, half calf,exceedingly rare, nice copy .......... 3 50
1696.—AUBREY, (John) Miscellanies uponVarious Subjects. Fourth
edition, withadditions, 12mo, Lond., 1857, cloth. 2 00
" Contains curious information on Apparitions,Magick, Oracles.
Visions, converse with Angels and Spirits, transportation by. an
Invisible Power, Dreams,etc., etc.
1696.— VALLEMONT, (L. L. de) LaPhysique Occulte, ou Traite de la
Baguettedivinatoire. 12mo, numerous curiousplates, Paris, 1696,
half calf, rare...... 3 75
Treats of the discovery of springs, mines, burledtreasure, and
the detection of robbers and murderers,by the divining rod— also
upon cures by sympathy,philtres, etc.
'"WITCHCRAFT IS THE DEVIL'S OWH WORK."
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"THE DEVIL HATH POWER TO ASSUME A PLEASING SHAPE."
1698.—WITCHCRAFT. Sadducismus de-bellatus : or, a true
Narrative, of the Sorceries and Witchcrafts exercised by theDevil
and his instruments upon Mrs.Christian Shaw, daughter of Mr.
JohnShaw, of Bargarran, in the county of Renfrew, in Scotland, from
Aug. 1696, to April1697; containing the Journal of her sufferings
as it was proved by the confession ofsome of the witches. 4to, half
calf, neat,very rare $25 00
"The following narrative, as to the truth of thematter of Pact,
in the best attested piece of History ofthis kind that has occurred
in many ages ; the most ofthe matters therein represented having
gained the assent of private Scepticks, and been prov'd
beforepubllck Jndges." I'reface.
1698.—APULEE. De 1'Esprit familier deSocrate [in Latin and
French]. Avec re-marques. 12mo, Paris, 1698, old calf,rare 1 75
This work has b3en roughly attacked by St. Augustine.
1698.—APULEIUS. His Defence; or,, aCourse of Magic, and his
other Wonrs nowtranslated into English. 12mo, Lond.,1872, cloth 2
0,0
"It is a clever and amusing performance, ably displaying his
wit, his learning, and his eloquence.—A.most enjoyable book."
1699.—BIN ET, (Claude) Idee generate dela Theologie Payenne,
servant de refutationau systeme de M. Bekker, touchanc 1'ex-istence
et 1'operation des Demons. 1 vol.,18mo, Amst., 1699, calf, neat. 4
50
flS-See Bekker, 1C94.
1700. —SHOWER, (John) Heaven andHell ; or, the Unchangeable
State of Happiness or Misfry for all Mankind in anotherWorld. 12mo,
calf, nice copy, rare. . . 1 75
Not noticed by any bibliographer.
1703. — LINGUA TERSANCTA; or, amost sure and compleat Allegorick
Dictionary to the Holy Language of the Spirit;carefully and
faithfully expounding andillustrating all the several "Words or
DivineSymbols in Devil, Spirit, Vision, Apparition, Dream, &c.,
by W. F. 1 vol. , small8vo, old calf, most curious. 6 00
" It may truly be said of this Book, as Holinshedsaid in his
chronicles of Hey wood, the Poet : that hein ' Spider and the
Flie,' dealeth so profoundlie, andbeyond all measure of skill, that
neither he himselfthat made it, neither anle one that readeth it,
can reachunto the meaning thereof."
The author is supposed to be W. Freke, Esq., ofDorsetshire,
Justice of the Peace.
1703.—BUESCHING, (G.) De PotentiaDiaboli in corpora. 4to,
Halise, 1703, paper. .1 50
1706.—SHEPHERD, (Thos.) Several Sermons on Angels, and on the
Power ofDevils, limo, Lond., 1706, half calf, rare.
$2 60
1708.—DEVIL OF DELPHOS (The) ; or,the Prophets of Baal. 12mo,
halt' calf,very rare 4 75
" An historical account of several false Christs, falseProphets,
Pretenders to Miracles, and other notoriousimpostors."
i7H.-LARKIN, (G.) Visions, The Worldto Come ; or, the Glories of
Hell and tlieTerrors of Hell, lively display'd under thesimilitnde
of a Vision. Sm. 8vo, calf,neat, scarce, 1711 2 50
It seems to be the opinion of Bunyan's biographersin general
that this was the only book he possessedor stndied besides the
Bible. The author's name hasonly recently been ascertained. He was
a great allyand friend of Jolin Dunton, the m'id-brained
bookseller, who mentions him in his " Life and Errors."
This work has been several times frandulently published under
the name of John Buuyan. The author'sname is George Larkin. Unknown
to Lowndes, Ali-bone, Graesse, and others.
1712. —FAUST. Histoire Prodigieuse etlamentable de Jean Fauste,
grand et horrible Magicien. 1 vol., 18mo, with curiousfrontispiece
of Faustraisiug Devils. Cologne,1712, half calf, rare 4 75" To the
magic region's centre
We are verging it appears ;Leail us right, that we may enter
Strange enchantment's dreamy spheres."Dramatized by Chr.
Marlowe.
1712.—FAUSTUS ; his Life, Death andDescent into HelL Translated
from tueGerman. 12mo, 1864, cloth, rare... 3 50
or, an earlier edition, 1840, with coloredfrontispiece. 16mo, in
green morocco 5 00
" Although strange scenes of vice and crime are hereexhibited,
it is in the hope that they may serve asbeacons to guide the
ignorant and uuwary from theshoals on which they might otherwise be
wrecked."
"The tyrant and oppressor of mankind will here befound depicted
in his proper colors."— PreJa.ce,
1712. —FAUST. Eine Tragsedie von Goethe,1 vol. royal 8vo,
beautifully illustratedby Seibertz. Stutt., 1864, extra cloth,
giltedges 4 50
The same, metrically translated by Martin. 1 vol. 12mo, 1870,
cloth 1 75
" If not the bestwork of Goethe, it is the most singular,
fantastic, and impressive. The pious complain ofits obscenity, the
virtuous of its moral indifference,and the stndious of its
contemptuous satires on learning and acquirement ; yet all allow
that it has attraction and significance ; that it displays a deep
insightinto the causes and motives of human conduct ; andthat in
the midst of its farcical marvels, it preserves anaturalness of
delineation, which gives even to the
'THE DEVIL IS EVEB GOD'S APE."
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"THE DEVIL 18 NOT ALWAYS AT ONE DOOR."
impossible a certain impression of reality. Every oneforbids it
to be read, yet each in his turn reads it .and if one does not rise
the better, one rises at leastthe wiser from its perusal."
See Early English Prose Eomances, byThoms, 1828.
1712 —The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus,and other Plays, by
Christopher Marlowe.1 vol., 12mo, cloth, Lond., 1870 S3 00
"Dr. Fanstas, by Marlowe, is full of poetical beauties."—
Hallam.
" Marlowe's mighty line." —Ben Jimson."Of all that he hath
written to the stage his 'Dr.
Fanstns ' hath made the greatest noise, with its Devilsand such
like tragical sports."— Philips' Poet. Anglic.
1712. —FAUSTUS.— De Historic van Doctor Johannes Faustus. Smull
4to (no dateor place), BLACK LETTEB, with 60 curiousold cuts —in
paper, very rare 5 00
In Dutch —not quoted by Graesse.
1714.—SHAFTESBURY, (Earl of) Char-acteristicks of Men. Manners.
Opinions, andTimes. 3 vols. 8vo. London, 1714, wiihfine portrait
and engravings by Gribelin,executed on silver plates. Superb copy,
onLARGE PAPEB, in red morocco extra, veryscurce 25 00
•Contains many valuable reflections on the Devil,Hell. Daemons,
Witches, Angels, Superstition, Cabalistic Learning, Atheism,
Conjurers, Enchanters,Magi, etc., etc.
The writings of this celebrated author have by oneclass of
critics received the most extravagant applause,and, by another,
have been the subjects of indiscriminate condemnation. They have
been examined with acritical eye, and in rather an elaborate
manner, by Dr.Eippis, in the Biographia Britannica.
1714.—SWINDEN, (Tobias) An Enquiryinto the Nature and Place of
Hell. 1 vol.small 8vo, with a curious engraving ofTartarus. Boards,
rare 3 00
This first edition unknown to Lowndes.The same, Second edition,
(1727.) with
Supplement, on the Eternity of Hell's Tor-mente. With an
additional engraving ofESpatium Eihereum. 1 vol. 8vo, old calf,rare
3 50
" Auctior aliis persuadere vult scdem Inferni esse insolem." —
Walch,
This work has been translated into both French andGerman.
1714.—MEISNER, (I.) De ApparitionibusDxmonum. 4to, Leips. 1714,
paper. .1 50
Bare, unknown to Graesse.
1715.—BOULTON (R.) A Compleat His-, tory of Magick, Sorcery, and
Witchcraft.ii vols, 12mo. London, 1715, unbound,EXCEEDINGLY. BABE
12 00
1716. — Histoire des Diables de Loudun, oude la Possession des
Keligieuses Ursuline,
et de la condamnation et du suplice d'Ur-bai'i Grandier. 12mo.
Amst., 1716, oldcalf, rare $3 75
1716. —STURMY, (Dan.) Discourses onSeveral Subjects, but
principally on theSeparate State of Souls. 8vo, calf,rare 2 00
1720.—HUTCHINSON, (F.) An HistoricalEssay concerning Witchcraft.
With Observations on Matters of Fact. 1 vol. 8vo,calf, rare 4
75
" This work contains much Interesting matter, anddevelops many
celebrated impostures. In it is a curiouschronological table of the
number of poor wretchesburnt as witches, 1485-1692."—Lowndes.
1721.—CAMPBELL, (A.) The Doctrinesof a Middle State between
Death and theKesurrection. With an Appendix onChrisi's Descent into
Hell. 1 vol, folio.London, 1721, flue copy, calf, rare— 15 00
" A curious work ; according to Boswell, written bya learned and
respectable gentleman, a non-juringBishop." —Loumdes.
" Some of the observations on passages of Scriptureare
ingenious, and not unworthy of attention." —Dr.Hicket.
1723. —DU LUDE, (Comte) Treatise ofSpirits. Wherein several
places of Scripture tre Expounded, against the VulgarErrors
concerning Daemons, Witchcraft.Apparitions, &c. 12mo, old calf,
rare . . 3 50
Another copy, in paper, uncut 4 50Of Daemons and Devil ; of
Daemons or Spirits ;
there is but one Devil or Satan ; the places whereDaemons
inhabit , the worship of the Gods and Daemons, etc., etc.
1725.— ST. ANDRE, (Mons.de) Lettres surla Magie, les Malefices,
et les Sorciers.12mo. Paris, 1725, old calf rare 3 00
A very able work in refutation of the doctrine ofSpirits,
Sorcery, and Witchcraft.
Answered by Boissier, 1731.
1726. —The World Possessed with Devils,in three parts : I. the
Devil Let Loose.II. Of Black Devils. III. Of White Devils.1 vol.
small 8vo calf, fine copy, extremelyrare 7 50
1726.—GLANVIL, (Jos.) SadducismusTriumph'itus ; or. a full and
plain defence concerning Witches and Apparitions.Fourth edi ion.
with additions. 1 vol. 8vo,1726, curious plates, full calf extra,
vi'ryfine copy, exceedingly rare 12 00
An excellent notice of this work, written to prove thereal
existence of witches and apparitions, will befound in the
Retrospective Rev.
1726— DEFOE, (Daniel) The PoliticalHistory of the Devil. With a
Descriptionof the Devil's Dwelling, vulgarly calledHell. Third
edition. 1 vol. small 8vo.London, 1734, old calf, rare 5 00
"WHAT IS GOTTEN OVEE THE DEVIL'S BACR.IS SPENT UNDEB EIB
BELLY."
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"THE DEVIL CAN CITE SCBIPTTTRE FOE HIS PURPOSE."
Another copy, 12mo. Philud Iphia,1809, with Portrait of Satan,
alter Fuseli,cloth, rare S3 50
—— The same, in 2 vols. 12mo, good edition.New York, 1841,
boards, extremelyscarce 600
The same, translated into French — His-toir« du Diable. 2 vols.
in 1. 12mo.Amst., 1729, with engravings, old calf, veryrar; 3
00
" The wise world has been pleased with it, the merryworld baa
been diverted with it, and the ignorantworld has been taught by it
; aud none but the malicious part of the world has been offended at
tt. It isa flue satire upon the credul.ty of manuind." — Wilson's
Lift of Dffoe.1727.— DEFOE, (Dan.) Essay on the His
tory and reality of Appa itions. 1 vol.8vo, with curious
engravings, fine copy incalf, rare 7 50
" By Death transported to th' Eternal Shore,Souls s , remov'd
revisit us no more ;
En^ross'd with joys of a superior kind,They leave the trifling
thoughts of life behind."
Eeprinteil tinder the following title :A View of the Invisible
World ; or, GeneralHistory of Apparitions. 1 vol. 8vo,
curiousengravings. 1752, sp'endid copy in foilred morocco, rare
750
" Whoever may peruse this Treatise, will find muchto attract his
attention, as well for the information itconveys, as for the
instruction it is intended to communicate." — II ikon's Lif: of
Defoe. •
1728.— DEFOE, (Dan.) System of Magick;or, A History of the Black
Art. Being ahistorical accouut of Mankind's most earlydealing with
the Devil. 12mo, splendidcopy in pannel ed calf, very rare 6 00
" Our magick, now, commands the Troops of Hell,The Devil himself
submits to charm and spell.
The couj'rer in his Circles and his BoundsJust whistles up his
Spirits, as men do Hounds.
The obsequious Devil obeys the sorcerer's skill,The Mill turns
round the Horse, that first turns
round the Mill."1728.—BURNET, (Dr.1) Of the State of the
Dead. Translated from the Latin, by M.Barbery. 12mo. L rndon,
1728, calf, nicecopy, rare ... 350
" All the Latin works of Dr. Burnet are written withnin ii
perspicnit and elegance of style, that notwith'standing the
singularity of some f his opinions, theyare highly deserving of
attention." — Bp. Watson.
1729.—HOFFMAN, (F.) De Diaboli po-tentia in corpora. 4to. Halae,
1729,paper 1 50
1731. —BOISSIER, (Le Sieur) Recueil desLettres au sujet des
Malafices et du Sortilege, servant de reponse aux Lettres de M.de
St. Andre. 18mo. Paris, 1731. old calf,rare . . , 1 75
Unknown to Brunei, Graesse, Ebert, etc.A bitter attack on Saint-
Andre' whose sceptisisra is
vigorously rebuked.
1735. —GILPIN, (R.) Demonologia Sacra ;or, a Treatise of Satan's
Temptations. 1thick vol., 8vo old calf, rare $4 00
" If ever there was a man that was clearly acquainted with' the
cabinet Councils of Hell, this author is theman."—Rytand.
"An excellent work ; shows the snares of onrgreat enemy, and is
full of Christian experience." —Bicker steth.
I737._BUDDEUS, (J. F.) Theses Theo-logicoo de Atheismo, et
Superstitione : Dissert, contra Atheos adjecit H. Buurt. 1vol.,
large ,8vo, Trag. ad llhen., 1737,vellum 3 75
Chap. III. gives a sketch of the history of disbelief
inimmortality.
"His works are held in high estimation."— Walch.
1744.—HORBERY, cMat.) Enquiry intothe Scripture-Doctrine
concerning the Duration of Future Punishment. 1 vol. 8vo.London.
1744, calf, rare 2 50
A learned and able answer to Winston's Discourse ofHell
Torments. —name.1746. —CALMET, (Aug.) Dissertations sur
les Apparitions des Auges, des Demons, rtdes Esprits. Et sur lea
Reveuans ctVampires. 12mo. Paris, 1746, calf,rare 6 00
1746.— CALMET, (Aug.) The PhantomWorld ; or, the Philosophy of
Spirits, Apparitions, &c. Translated, with introduction and
notes by Christmas. 2 vols, small8vo, cloth, 1850, very scarce 6
00
A vast repertory of curious legends more or lessprobable. Books
like this are at no time to be regarded merely as subjects of
amusement : they have theirphilosophical value ; they have a still
greater historical v.'lue ; and they show how far even upright
mindsmay be warped by imperfect edacation and slavishdeference to
authority.
1746.—SCHUBART, (F. C.) De PotentiaDiaboli in seusus homiuum.
4to. 'Jenae,1746 3 00
1751. —SCHEFFER, (J.) History of Lapland, showing the Originul
Manners, Habits, an t Kaligiou of that People. Svo,paper, rare 1 7
i
With a p rticnlar account of their Gods and Sacrifices,
Coajurations, Diabolic.il Rites, etc.
A curious and entertaining work, commended byDr. E. D.
Clarke.
1754.—LE MIROIR DU PECHEUR,avec cantiques et figures
Diaboliques.12m i. Troyes, 1754, morocco 3 00
A French chapbook of exceeding rarity. Probablyunique.
1755.—MAUD, (J.) The Doctrine of EndlessTorments, freely and
impartially debated.With a Discussion on the Origin of Evil.1 vol.
Svo. London, 1755, old calf,rare 3 00
Maintains the doctrine of endless punishment. Unknown to Lowudes
Allibme, Graes.se, Ehert, etc.
"HE THAT TAKES THE DEVIL INTO HIS BOAT, 111781 CABBY HIM OVEB
THE SOUND."
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"YOUR ADVERSARY, THE DEVIL, COMETH AS A HOAXING LION." 15
1758.— SWEDENBORG, (Eman.) Concerning Heaven and its wonders,
and concerning Hell. New edition. 1 vol. 8vo.London, 18"i0, cloth
,. $2 50
" It is not too much to say that this work will be increasingly
the delight of childhood, the ever-growingadmiration of mature age,
and the solace of the deathbed."—Editor.
1758.— LARDNER, (Nat.) The case ofthe Demoniacs mentioned in the
NewTestament. 1 vol. large 8vo. Lond, 1758,half bound, • 2 00
••This clever work ably controverts the doctrine ofreal
possession." —Dr. Wm. Smith.
1761.— FARMER, (Hugh) Inquiry into thenature and design of
Christ's temptatL uinthe Wilderness. 8vo, cl .th, rare. . .250
Third edi'ion, with considerable additions and corrections.— See
1775& 1778.
1762.— THE COCK-LANE GHOST; beingauthentic account of that Extr
iordinaryAffair. 12mo, fine engravings. Lond. 1762,paper, uncut 2
50
An infamous deception, the authors of which werepunished by fine
and imprisonment.
1772.— INFERNAL CONFERENCE ; or,Dialogues of DeviK By the
Listeni r. 2vols. 12mo. Lond., 1772. Old binding,rare 3 75
••I havg obtained a full and most convincing di'cov-ery that
INFEHNAL SPIRITS DO EXIST, and are fully employed in forwarding
their wicked designs and purposes. * * * * And I think myself fully
justifiedin communicating it to the public." — Preface.
By Rev. John MacEtowan, unknown to the bibliographers. See also
1807and 1311.
1774.— LINDINGER, 'J. S.) De Daemoneset Daemoniacis e de
Ebraeorum Veterumarte medica. 12mo, half calf, rare. . .3 50
Bound up in this volume is D. Ctuilielmi Chrichtoni,de Fide
Humana, 1771.
i775-— PAISLEY WITCHES. Narrativeof the Sufferings und Relief of
a YoungGirl, strangely molested by Evil Spirits,and their
Instruments, and the trial of theSeven Witches, who were condemned
andburnt. 12mo, Lond, 1775, very curiousand rare, fine copy, half
calf. 5 00
"Tbi< work proves that the Devil can assume acorporeal shape,
and bespeak man out of it, to ensuremorta s being enemies to
heaven, earth, and theirown salvation." —Preface.
Unknown to Lowndes and all others.
i775.^-HAEN, (Ant. de) De Magia Liber.1 vol. large 8vo, sewed,
uncut, rare. .5 50
The author endeavors to prove the reality of magi'cal
operations.
1775.— FARMER, (Hugh.) An Essay onthe Demoniacs of the New Te
tament. 1 vol.8vo, calf, rare 3 00
"A learned and elaborate treatise."— Smith'i
BibleDictionary.
"A work of ability, research, and learning."— Orme.*S-See 1777,
Worthington, and 1778, Farmer, and
1779,Fell.
1776.-SEMLER, (Dr. J. S.) Versucheiuer biblischen Daemonologie.
12mo.paper, very rare $3 00
An important work on the Devil and his power, criticising the
teachings of the Holy Scriptures on thesubject, by one of tbe most
learned and ultra-liberalof the German commentators.
1777.—WORTHINGTON, (W.) An im-par ial enqui y into the Case •f
the Gospel Dem miacks. 1 vol ., 8vo, Lond. 1777,pencil marked
throughout, call, neat, veryr.ire 2 .50
" Well worthy of attentiou." — Orme." A fierce attack on Hugh
Farmer's Essay OB the
Demoniacks." —Chalmers.
1777.— SHARP, (Granville) The Case ofSaul, and on the renliiy of
DemoniacalP.'twes-ions. New edition, wherein theinfluence of Demons
are further i lus-trated. 12mo, 1807, boards, scarce. . .3 50
" Learned and curious Tracts. His exertions as aChristian
scholar entitle him to everlasting remembrance. "—Orme.
1778.—FARMER, (Hugh) Letters to Dr.Wnrthingtoi), in answer to
his work, entitled, An Impartial Inquiry into the caseof the Gospel
Demoniacks. 8vo, boards,scarce 2.00
See 1777,Worthington.
1780.— MAYER, (J. G.) Historia Diaboli, etdeDiaboliMulorumque
Spiritnum existen-tia. 1 vol., 8vo, Tubingen, 1780, half calf,very
rare 7 50
" An elaborate work." See Smith's Bibte Diet.1779 — FELL, (John)
Daemoniacs. An in
quiry into the Scripture Doi trine of Daemons. 1 vol., 8vo, half
bound, mre.3 75
"In this work, Mr. Fell defends the opposite systemto that of
Farmer. It is very able and contains manythings deserving of
consideration." — Orme.
1781.—THE ARIANS' and Socinians'Monitor. Being a Vision ihat a
youngS icinian Teacher lately had, in which hesaw, in the most
exquisite Torment, histutor, who died some years ago ; and hadfrom
bis own mouth the fearful Kelationof what befel him, at and after
his death.Together with many instructions rein tingto the Socinian
Errors. 12mo. Lond.1781, boards, uncut, very rare 2 50
1782.—MARTINI, (M.) De Daemonoma-nia et variis ejus speciebus.
8vo. Vien.,1782, paper 1 50
1782.— NARES, (R.) An Essay on the Demon of Socrates. 12mo,
paper, rare..l 25
Quite unknown to the bibliographers.
••DELIGHTING IN OTTJB WICKEDNESS, THE DEVIL IS THE HAPPIEST OF
BEINGS."
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16 "TOO BLACK FOE HEAVN, AND TET TOO WHITE FOE HELL."
1784.—DELANDINE, (M.) L'Enfer desAuriens, on Histoire des Dienx
Infernaux,de leur cnlte, de leu^s Temples, de lenrsnoms, de leurs
attributs. 2 vols., 12mo,paper, scarce $3 00
A work of vast erndition, eagerly Bought after byscholars."
" L'Autcur, qui a epuisti son sujet, joint a nne vasteerndition,
le merite d'ocrire avec methode, avec elegance et avec interet. Sou
ouvrage ne pent Gtre quetrus-u tiles aux artistes, aux Amateurs des
Arts, auxjeunes Etndiens, aux Savans enxmemes." —Selit.
1785.— SIBLY, (Eb.) New and CompleteIllustration of the
Celestial Science of Astrology. Also of Magic and Witchcraft1 thick
volume, 4to, with curious engravings of incantations, invoking the
dead,tables, and mystical keys. Half bound,rare JO 00
Inclnding the fourth part—EXORCISM OF EVIL SPIRITS— with
portraits of great magicians— Appolonis. Ty-aneua, Paracelsus, Dr.
Dee, Edward Kelly, Friar Bacon,etc.
1786. -DEVIL, (The) A Review and Investigation of all Public
Subjeet-j whatever. Vol. 1 (all published), 8vo. 1786,half calf. 3
50
MoUne, " What, can the Devil speak truth ?"
1789. -DREAMS. Nocturnal Revels, orUniversal Interpreter of
Dreams andVisions ; Narratives of Apparitions and Ke-markabl'*
Providences, the Signification ofall manner of Dreams,
alphabetically ar-r inged, &c. 12mo, boards, uncut, 1789,scarce
3 75
1790.— ALBERT, (Le Petit) Secrets Mer-veilleux de la Magie
naturelle et cabalis-tique. Tiaduits du Latin. 1 vol., 32mo.New
Orleans. 1790, in paper, uncut, withengravings, very rare 2 00
So scarce bad this work become, that it is known athousand
francs was offered for a copy.
1793.— SALLUST, on God, the supermundane and mundane Gods, the
Soul,Evil, Fate. Providence, In'ellect, &c., translated by
Taylor. 1 vol., 8vo, Lond., 1793,half calf, rare 4 75
"An inestimable treatise—a beautiful epitome ofPlatonic
Philosophy, in which the most important dogmas are delivered with
elegant conciseness, perfectaccuracy, and strength of
argument."
1795. —BRAND, (John) Observations onthe Popular Antiquities of
Great Britain:chiefly illustrating the origin of vulgar
andprovincial customs, ceremonies and i-uper-stitions. 3 vols.,
12mo. New edition,Lond. 1855 6 00
Contains very copious information of Popular Notionsof the Devil
in early times in England, also on Witches,Witchcraft, Sorcery,
Apparitions, Spirits, Angels, andevery kind of superstition.
"A most entertaining and instructive work." — Quart.Rev.
1799.—ROBERT LE DYABLE (Miracledes) et Li Romans de Robert le
Dyable.Two French versions from the old MSS.of 1436. 1 vol , 8vo,
fac-sircile re-print,full calf, very rare $7 50
1800.— BLAKE, (William. " Pictor Ig-notus.") The Marriage of
Heaven andHell. 1 vol., small 4to, a fac-simile reprintof the very
scarce original, with coloredillustrations, half morocco, 1670.
VEBY RABE,ONLY 100 COPIES PBTNTED 15 00
" A mystical work of great power and ingenuity, perhaps the most
curious and significant, while it is certainly the most daring in
conception and gorgeous inillustration of all Blake's Works. As the
title dimly suggests, it is an attempt to sound the depths of
themystery of evil."
" The volume contains (inter alia) a series of Proverbsor
Aphorisms, fantastically called -Proverbs ofHell, the voice of the
Devil,' which possess a trulycelestial u;eauing and beauty."
1801.—BARRETT, (F.) The Magus; or,Celestial Intelligencer ;
being a completeSystem of Occult Philosophy. 1 vol., 4to,1801,
portrait and engravings, old calf,neat, EXCESSIVELY BABK 30 00
Contains : Natural Magic, Talismanic Magic, Cabalistic Magic,
Exorcism, Alchymy, Biographies ofAlchymists, &c.
WITH COLOBED POBTB'ITS OP DEMONS, SPIBITS, tc.tS" A rare and
singular work, fully answering to its
title as a complete system. Nowhere else are the practical
details of the science so fully entered into.
1803. — FABER, (G. S.) Dissertation on theMysteries of the
Cabiri; or, the Great Godsof Phosnicia, Sam thrice, Egypt,
Troas,Greece, Italy, and Crete. 2 vol-., 8vo, finetell copy, (large
paper), in embossed calf,Lond., 1803, very rare la 00
This work, though not strictly in our department, isyet closely
connected with it. There are many thingslearned and curious, and
many things also fanciful inthe Mysteries of the Cabiri.
1807—MACGOWAN, (J.) Death, a Vision;or, the Solemn Departure of
Saints andSinners. 18mo, tenth edition, enlarged,Lond., 1807, with
fine frontispiece, rare,paper 1 25
Tenth edition, corrected, of a pious and thoughtfulWork, on a
subject of the highest importance. Unknown to Lowndes, Allibone,
&c.
1809. — PEGGE, (Dr.) Anonymiana ; or,Ten Centuries of
Observations on VariousAuthors and Subjects. 1 vol., 8vo, ]8U9,half
calf, fine copy, rare 3 76
Has curious information on the word Devil, surnamesof Devils,
Vampires, Witchcraft, &O.
1810.—DER TEUFEL. Ein Neujahrs-geschenk ! Oder Pruefung des
Glaubens anhoellische Geister nach d. Lehre des P.Hartmann,
Prediger. 8vo, 1810, cloth. 1 25
"AND SEEM A SAINT WHEN MOST I PLAY THE DEVIL."
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•SELDOM LIES IKE DEVtl DEAD IN A DITCH.'1811 —MACGOWAN, (John)
The Arian's
and Sooiriian's Monitor ; being a Visiuiithat a Young Socinian
Teacher lately had.&o. 18mo, Loud., 1811, with a Picture
ofHell. Paper, rare $1 00
Tenth edition, yet quite unknown I
1813 —FERRIAR, (J.) Essay towards aTheory oi' Apparitions.
12mo,Loud. 1813,boards, very scarce 2 50
" A scientific and rational work."— Lowndes." A most
entertaining author."— Hibbert.
1815. —TAYLOR, (Jos.) Apparitions ; or,the Mystety of tihosts,
Jlobgolilius, andHauuted Houses, developed. Being a collection of
Entertaining stories founded onfact. 12ino, 1815, hall calf, rare 4
50
Another copy, in boards, uncut 3 50" This collection of Stories
is well chosen, and affords
a fund uf amusement. By putting such a Work as thisInto the
bauds of children, parents will more effectuallyguard their minds
against weak credulity, thau bygrave philosophic admonition."—
Monthly Review.
1816.— FABER, (Geo. Stanley) The Originof Pagan Idolatry,
ascertained from historical lestimony and circumstantial evidence.3
vol-., 4to, Lo ,d., 1816, fine copy, in fullpol.shed calf, vei'y
rare 65 00
Contains much on Demonolatry, Demonship; EvilSplr ts, Hades,
Pluto, Serpeut Worship, Superstitions,Legends, Magical and
Necromantic Romance, Mysteries, &c , &c.
"Mr. Faber, in his ADMIRABLE WORK on the PaganIdolatry, has
collected and separately examined all thedifferent systems of the
Heathen Mythology; and hasshown that there is such a singular,
minute, aud regular accordance among them not only in what is
obviousand natural, but also in what is arbitrary and
circumstantial, both in fanciful speculationsand in artificial
observances as to render untenable every other hypothesis than
this—' that they must all have originatedfrom some common source.'
"—Cory's Anc. Fragments.
1817.—OUVAROFF, (M.) Essay on theMysteries of Eleusis,
translated by Price,with observations by Chrisiie. 1 vol., 8vo,with
engravings, boards, uncut, rare, Lond.,1817. 4 75
"Amidst all the institutions which have been denominated
mysteries, those of Eleusis hold the highest rank, equally imposing
from their origin and theirresults."—Preface.
A Dissertation on the Eleusian andBacchic Mjsteriej, by Thomas
Taylor, thePlatouist. 1 vol., 8vo, Amster., (London,)1791, half
mor., rare 5 00
" As there is nothing more celebrated than the Mysteries of the
Antients, so there is perhaps nothingwhich has hitherto been less
solidly known. Of thetruth of this observation the reader will be
fully convinced from an attentive perusal of these pages, inwhich
the secrets of the Eleuaian and Bacchic Mysteriesi« unfolded."
—Preface.
1817.—DEMONIACAL POSSESSIONS.Reasons for the Credibility of
tbeir Reality,not only as recorded, but as exhibited, inthe New
Testament. 1 vol., small 8vo, andfour other Theological Works, in 1
vol.,calf. $2 50
1818. —PLANCY, (Collin de) DictionnaireInfernal, ou Biblioth.
que Universelle, surles Etres, les Personnages, les Livres,
lesFaits, et les Choses qui tiennent auxDiabjes, aux Apparitions, a
la Magie, a1'Eufer, &c., &c. 4 vols.. 8vo, secondeedition,
entierement refondue, with an Atlasof Plates. Fine copy, in half
red mor.,very rare, 1825 35 00
The same, first edition, 2 vols., 8vo,Paris, 18i«, half calf. 5
00
jfEg- We know of a comp'ete English translation ofthis curious
and interes.ing work by a ripe Americanscholar, which is for sale.
Partii-s wishing to secureso desirable a MS. may address for
further particularsto the compiler of this catalogue, Henry Keruot,
651Broadway, New York City.
1818.— GARINET, (Jules) Histoire de laMag.e en France. 1 vol.,
8vo, P«ris, 1818,paper 3 00
1819.— HISTOIRE des Fantomes et desDemons qui se sout montrtis
parmi !•shommes. 16mo, Paris, 1811), half calf,rare 2 75
" De spectres, de.demons, d'esprits et de fantomes,L'ignorauce
et la peur out su grossir leurs tomes.'
1820.— BURGESS, (J.) Beelzebub Drivingand Drowning his Hogs. A
Sermon. 1-mo,18iO, paper 0 75
" They run fast whom the Devil drives."1820.—THE FIRST DAY IN
HEAVEN.
A Fragment. 12uio, half cloth 2 00An extraordinary attempt of
imagination.
1821.—HORST, (G. C.) Zauber-Bibliothek,oder von Zauberei,
Theurgie und Mautik,Hexen, Dsemouen, Gespenstern, &c. 6vols .
8vo, very curious cut-, Mainz, 1821,very rare 20 00
" A very learned work which cannot be too often consulted."
—Salverte.
1822 — SCOTT, (Russell) An AnalyticalInvestigation of the
Scripture Claims as tothe Devil ; to which is added an Explanation
of the terms Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna, as employed by the
Scripture Wri\ers.1 large vol., 8vo, pp. 670, Lond., 18-2,boards,
excessively rare, (title mended andpages marked) 4 75
" In the hope they may be rendered useful in disseminating the
principles of heavenly truth, as communicated by Moses and the
prophets, by Jesus, themessenger of God's love to mankind, and His
apostles'these Lecture
