Experimentum, Potens Magna in Occult Philosophy Arcanorum.
NP [England]: Society of Esoteric Endeavour, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 10ins x 8ins. [ 34pp. Color facsimile of MS ] + 4pp [Note on text] + 36pp [Transcription of MS]. Half sheepskin leather over marbled boards using paper made in a traditional 19th century pattern and treated with beeswax. Gilt titling to spine. Printed on heavy mould made paper with the manuscript facsimile reproduced using the Giclée process. Bibliography. This copy INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the Editor Dan Harms to Clive [Harper] on the title/contents sheet tipped onto the front pastedown. Edition limited to 100 numbered copies - this being copy No. 100. In addition this copy has the optional custom-made slipcase which was available for purchase as an "extra" at the time of publication and was quite costly, so very few were produced. The slipcase is sturdy and is made from binder's board covered with the same marbled paper as the book cover along with gilt decorated blue cloth panels and gilt decorations (note there was another version which included a "chemise" - this is not that type). From the publisher: "In the work Hockley collects a number of rituals, giving some a powerful visual form, akin to a Mandala. In the final ritual, a perilous invocation of Oberion, he records the appearance of the spirit in a grotesque form reminiscent of Edvard Munch's the Scream. This shows Hockley to be an occult artist of a status hitherto unrealised in publications of his work. One wonders if the references to the ritual use of cannabis and opium in Experimentum signal tools that Hockely used. There are magical procedures for causing the destruction of enemies, routing out thievery, the magical protection of places and buildings, magical fascination, fulfilling sexual desire and a perilous invocation of the spirit Oberion. There is a strong folkish element hand in hand with complex ritual. Hockley gives some spells a striking visual forms, akin to Mandala. These, supplemented by a haunting illustration of a grotesque Oberion - reminiscent of Edvard Munch's the Scream, establish Hockley as an innovative occult artist in ways unseen in previous publications. Throughout he employs calligraphic hands, rather than his usual handwriting, making this a visually impressive volume." In his accompanying essay the editor, Dan Harms, explains the context of the work, examining Hockley's sources and the circles in which he moved, including that of the "Society of the Mecurii." Two specially-produced waxed marbled-paper bookmarks loosely inserted. From the collection of Clive Harper who is is well-known as the bibliographer of Austin Osman Spare, for updating the Aleister Crowley bibliography in the 2011 Teitan Press collection of Gerald Yorke's writings, and as someone who has lent his expertise to numerous other publications. Book and slipcase appear "as new" thus in Fine condition. Will require additional postage and insurance charges to those automatically quoted. Once we know the destination we will quote the appropriate extra amount needed. Item #70700
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