De Nigromancia [ attributed to ] Roger Bacon; Sloan MS. 3885 and Additional MS. 36674.
Gillette, NJ: Heptangle Books, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. (viii) + 100 pp. Original black cloth, with printed paper label to spine. Illustrations. Title page in red and black, initials printed in red, blue and black throughout. Attractive letterpress edition. De Nigromancia, or, Concerning the Black Art, is the translation of a Latin manuscript attributed to Roger Bacon, which first appeared at some time in the 16th century. The text is largely concerned with summonings, particularly of wraiths, but also of other demons and infernal entities. A lovely Fine copy in Fine dust jacket (Just a hint of shelf-wear. Now protected by removeable mylar sleeve). Item #70133
ISBN: 0935214100
Price: $425.00