Clavicola di Salamones, [c.1850].

Italian text of the suppositious work Clavicola di Salamones, ascribed to Solomon, King of Israel.

This is a substantially variant text from that printed by S L M Mathers in The Key of Solomon the King (1909). Includes diagrams and illustrations.

The Key of Solomon is a handbook of magic, also known as a grimoire. Various manuscripts exist, dating back to the 15th century. It is regarded as the most important handbook of the occult, containing a comprehensive store of Qabalistic magic, used in ceremonial magic, and using prayers, pentacles and perfumes to conjure spirits. It has been traditionally ascribed to the Old Testament king Solomon.

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Purchased at the sale of Dr John Lee's library on 6 April 1861 with another volume for 2s.6d. Formerly in the Muniments Room, University of St Andrews.

Call number used to be ms4009

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Binding: Paper. Paper: 19x24cm

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database

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Formerly in the possession of Dr John Lee.

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S L M Mathers, The Key of Solomon the King, (1909).