ABSTRACT

T H E four specific and undisguised handbooks of BlackMagic, all in the French language, but in three cases,like so much of the Ceremonial literature, possessing Italian connections, real or imputed, are:-

I. GRIMORIUM VERUM, or the Most Approved Keys of Solomon the Hebrew Rabbin, wherein the Most Hidden Secrets, both Natural and Supernatural, are immediately exhibited; but it is necessary that the Demons should be contented on their part.' Translated from the Hebrew by Plaingiere, a Dominican jesuit," with a Collection of Curious Secrets. Published by Alibeck the Egyptian. I 517.3

II. TRUE BLACK MAGIC, or the Secret of Secrets, an MS. found at Jerusalem in the Sepulchre of Solomon, containing: I. Forty-five Talismans with their representation, as also the

manner of using them, together with their Marvellous Properties. 2. All Magical Characters known unto this day.' Translated from the Hebrew of the Magus Iroe-Grego." Rome. In the year of grace, I 7So.