The Grand Grimoire [Le Dragon Rouge] [The Red Dragon]

The Grand Grimoire [Le Dragon Rouge] [The Red Dragon], published in 1996. The original black magic goetic grimoire. Limited edition 304/500. Translated from the 1612 Italian edition with references to the 1823 French edition. Contains all the original illustrated magical sigils.  With an introduction by A.E. Waite. The “introductory chapter” was written by Antonio Venitiana del Rabina, who said he had gathered his information from original writings of King Solomon. Much of the material of this grimoire derives from the Key of Solomon and the Lesser Key of Solomon, pseudepigraphical grimoires attributed to King Solomon. The first book contains instructions for summoning Lucifer or the demon Lucifuge Rofocale, for the purpose of forming a pact with the Devil. Hardcover with orignal jacket, near fine.