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Title
A complete system of magic
Names
Agrippa von Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius, 1486?-1535 (Author)
Bellhouse, W. D. (Author)
Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1852 (Approximate)
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 18770
Topics
Angels
Astrological geomancy
Magic
Occultism
Genres
Manuscripts
Notes
Content: Illustrated manuscript volume by self-described "astrological professor and magician" W. D. Bellhouse, created ca. 1852. Sections include: "Consecration of the Crystal," "The Spiritual Characters of the Planet," and "Of Occult Philosophy, or of Magical Ceremonies 'The 4th Book' written by Henry Cornelius Agrippa." Bound together with documents in an unidentified hand; these documents include "The Magician's Blessing," "Form of a Spell," "Manner of Baptising in the Catholic Church," a table of the Hebrew letters, "Signification of the houses," "Manner of Drawing Geomantic Figures," and "How to Compose an Oration to the Angel whose assistance you want"
Physical Description
Extent: .21 linear foot.
Type of Resource
Text
Languages
English
Identifiers
MSS Unit ID: 18770
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19532840
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 7e56daf0-c602-012f-fb13-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
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Item timeline of events

  • 1852: Created
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "A complete system of magic" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1852. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b868119e-6e2c-e1b8-e040-e00a18062b1f

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APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1852). A complete system of magic Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b868119e-6e2c-e1b8-e040-e00a18062b1f

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A complete system of magic