Le Véritable Dragon Rouge où il est traité de l'art de commander les esprits infernaux [...] plus La Poule noire. Édition augmentée des secrets de la reine Cléopâtre, secrets pour se rendre invisible, secrets d'Artéphius..., Circa 1880

Title: Le Véritable Dragon Rouge où il est traité de l'art de commander les esprits infernaux [...] plus La Poule noire. Édition augmentée des secrets de la reine Cléopâtre, secrets pour se rendre invisible, secrets d'Artéphius [...]. S.l., sur l'édition de 1521, Circa 1880
Condition: Very Good

An extremely scarce undated late 19th century edition of the Dragon Rouge, one of the most infamous black magic goetic grimoires of its kind. Though many editions date the book originally to 1521, 1522, or even 1421, it has been suggested by Owen Davies that the first edition was produced in 1702. Said to be derived from the insight of King Solomon, the text is broken down into two parts, the first part provides instructions for a number of magical implements, including a wand, talisman, and margic circle, used to summon the demon "Lucifugé Rofocale”, a prime minister in Hell. The second part is divided into an additional two parts, Sanctum Regnum and Secrets, de L'Art Magique du Grand Grimoire. The Sanctum Regnum provides instructions on making a pact with the demon Lucifugé, while Secrets contains spells and rituals. Nine greater and lesser demons are mentions as well, including, but not limited to, Lucifer, Astaroth, Nebiros, and others. Also included is a short version of the treasure-finding text known as “La Poule Noire”.

There are four full page black and red woodcut illustrations, and numerous in text woodcut sigils, talismans, pentacles, and more.

Worldcat records 9 existing copies of this edition in libraries.

One volume in in 32mo, (3)+108 pages, plus four full page plates

This volume is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the binding. There is very little foxing, and light, scattered, staining throughout.