1582 1ed Wecker Occult SECRETS Alchemy MAGIC Exorcism Necromancy Witchcraft
Johannes Jacob Wecker was a famous Swiss physician and philosopher known for his book of secrets on medicine, sorcery, and logic. 'Secrets', as it is simply called, is a fascinating, eclectic work of science, mathematics and spirituality written as a deviation from the 'norm' of accepted books on secrets. Wecker ranked these secrets on a descending scale of importance – covering a myriad of secrets across a wide range of subjects. Some of the material covered included are God, Satan, angels and demons, theology, various forms of magic, alchemy, chemistry, astronomy and astrology, mechanical engineering, games and pastimes, arts and sciences, recipes for love charms, equestrianism, medical remedies, poisons, botanical and gardening tips.
The 15th book in this work, 'Des Secrets des Sciences' is particularly fascinating and covers topics such as:
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The reconciliation of 'good' angels
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How evil spirits bind
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General magic, natural magic, mathematical magic
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Sorcery
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Necromancy
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The Cabal
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Enchantments
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How to locate the devil
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Curing demoniacs (exorcising demons)
Note on this edition: While no publisher's name is listed, the printer's device on the title page is that of Peter Perna (USTC confirms). Per the USTC, there are also no other issues published prior to this edition – assumed first edition of Wecker's famed 'Secrets'!
Item number: #18201
Price: $2950
WECKER, Johann Jacob
De secretis libri xvii. Ex variis authoribus collecti, methodiceq́ue digesti
Basileae: [Peter Perna], 1582. 1st edition
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Collation:
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[48], 962 (i.e. 960)
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Possibly lacking one leaf
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Numerous in-text illustrations throughout
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References: USTC 606196
o USTC notes Perna as the publisher – title page features Perna's device
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Language: Latin
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Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
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Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (17cm x 10.5cm)
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Exceedingly rare and desirable
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