Grimoire Saint Cyprian Clavis Inferni by Skinner Stephen David Rankine (2 results)

96p., colored and b/w illus., and facsimiles, dj (Sourceworks ofceremonialmagic series,5).

First edition. Latin translation by Peter Forshaw; Leather bound limited edition of 100 copies numbered and signed by David Rankin; 96 pages. There have been many grimoires attributed to St. Cyprian of Antioch due to his reputation as a consummate magician before his conversion to Christianity, but perhaps none so intriguing as the present manuscript. This unique grimoire addresses the summoning and use of the four Archangels, Michael, Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel as well as their opposite numbers, the four Demon Kings, Paymon, Maimon, Egyn and Oriens. The latter are shown in their animal and human forms along with their sigils, a resource unique amongst grimoires. The text is a mixture of magical scripts, Greek, Hebrew, cipher, Latin, (and reversed Latin) made plain by the editors. Very good condition; Small pinhead dent to front cover.