Chaldean Magic. Its Origin And Development.
York Beach, Maine: Samuel Weiser, Inc., 1999. First Edition Thus [ Facsimile edition ]. Hardcover. Octavo. xii + 414pp (+18pp Index). Original dark blue cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine, gilt design on front cover, blind rules. 'A scholarly exposition of the magical practices, religious systems, and mythology of the Chaldeans of ancient Assyria.' Originally published in 1878, the work draws largely from a tablet from the library of the Royal Palace at Nineveh which contains numerous formulas of 'deprecatory incantations against evil spirits, the effects of sorcery, disease .... etc. " Chapters on Chaldean Demonology and Sorcery, A Comparison of Egyptian and Chaldean Magic, etc. Top page edge a little darkened with age, else a tight, clean unused copy. Near fine condition in mylar protected near Fine unclipped dust jacket. Item #74903
ISBN: 0877289247
Price: $35.00