Hockley, Frederick (1808-1885)

Four experiments of the Spirits Birto, Agares, Bealpharos and Vassago. Comprising the Forms of Conjuration, Circles, Lamens and Obligations, or Bonds of Spirits-as hath often been proved at the instant request of King Edward the 4th of England. Author's holograph MS. Text within red rules, pen-drawn coat of arms of Hockley on title, illustrated by two small pen-drawn figures. Produced in London.

1829

1 volume 19 bl. ll. + 2 ll. + 18 pp. + 19 bl. ll. 8vo. 17 × 101/2 cm. Vellum gilt binding. P. 17/18 has been wrongly bound after p. 19/20.

Purchased 1928.

At Wellcome Collection: MS.3203 comprises another copy of this text.

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).