The Heptameron, or Magical Elements of Peter Abano with The Arbatel of Magick
This grimoire is devoted to the angels of the seven days with diagrams of circles, magical sigils and conjurations of the ceremonial art. Magical images of the planets engraved by Bernhard Maler [1482] and tables showing the correct planetary hours are included.
The Arbatel offers seven sepentaries of aphorisms of a kind of Theophrastical Magic. The initial group of these aphorisms serve to introduce the Ritual of the Olympic Spirits, dwelling in the firmament and in the stars of the firmament, between whom the government of the world is distributed.
Two volumes bound as one.
Hand-numbered Limited Edition
Translated by Robert Turner.
Trade Edition
Small octavo. Black cloth with gilt title and printed dust jacket.
Ornamented with Woodcut decorative initials and completely re-set in Renaissance Fell Types designed by Johnathan Hoefler.
1,000 copies only
Original price - $35
Deluxe Edition
Hand-bound in Full black leather with raised spine-bands, gilt titles and devices. Silk bookmark and marbled endsheets. Showing the excellent craftsmanship of Ars Obscura once again.
250 copies only
Original price - $115
Imperial Vellum Edition
Hand-bound in Full Vellum with raised spine-bands, red leather spine label and gilt titles and devices. Silk bookmark and marbled endsheets. Fine Esoteric Bookarts in a period binding.
50 copies only
Original price - $175
