{"product_id":"the-greater-key-of-solomon","title":"The Greater Key of Solomon","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eThe Greater Key of Solomon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluding a Clear and Precise Exposition of King Solomon's Secret Procedure, Its Mysteries and Magic Rites. Original Plates, Charms and Talismans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Editor \u0026amp; Translator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eAdditional Matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e L. W. de Laurence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The De Laurence Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated 1914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn intriguing early 20th-century edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Greater Key of Solomon\u003c\/em\u003e, edited and translated by S. L. MacGregor Mathers, with additional material by L. W. de Laurence. The work presents material attributed to the Solomonic magical tradition, including descriptions of magical rites, symbols, plates, charms, and talismans, and is translated from manuscripts held in the British Museum, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMathers was a founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, an influential occult organization whose teachings and practices played an important role in the development of Western esotericism. L. W. de Laurence was a prominent publisher of occult and esoteric literature in the early 20th century and is associated with numerous reissues of works in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis copy bears the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1914 copyright date on the verso of the title page\u003c\/strong\u003e and exhibits the typography characteristic of the period. Exact dating or identification of individual De Laurence printings can be difficult, as the company produced numerous reprints and editions over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. The binding is tight and solid, with minor shelf wear. Previous owner’s book plate affixed, with price marked out in black amrker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA desirable copy for collectors of \u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eoccult literature, Western esotericism, early 20th-century magical texts, and the publications of MacGregor Mathers and L. W. de Laurence\u003c\/span\u003e. The combination of the early stated date, illustrated plates, charms and talismans, and its connection to the influential Golden Dawn tradition makes this an appealing addition to a specialized antiquarian collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ritual and Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50531255550125,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4979\/3709\/files\/20260923_174855.jpg?v=1790211562","url":"https:\/\/ritualandryebooks.com\/products\/the-greater-key-of-solomon","provider":"Ritual and Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}