Title: Albertus Magnus II. That is: Secrets of Nature and Art for All Classes, Including Artists, Hunters, Economists, Professionals, Craftsmen, and the Like. Compiled for Their Benefit from Personal Experience, and Published with the Necessary Indexes. In Two Volumes
Author: Eberhard Heinrich Fischer
Item description:
Notes: Provenance (ink inscription on the title page from the period): Ludwig v. Medvey.
- Ludwig von Medvey or Medwey (1788–1812, Warsaw). Contemporary binding, but not before 1808
Very rare. In some editions, the title begins with: Albertus Magnus der Andere.
This is an occult and natural history guide from 1790 by a Prussian forester, first published in 1790, referencing the famous medieval philosopher St. Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus) and drawing on the tradition of magical literature (the so-called Volksbücher), attributing to Albert alleged “secrets of nature and art” and referencing folk spells. The work contains hundreds of magical recipes, instructions, and advice on herbalism, hunting, crafts, and agriculture intended for the common people.
This famous guidebook, read to the point of wear and tear, was also very popular in handwritten copies until the end of the 19th century
Condition:
Binding quite heavily damaged, mainly on the spine; endpapers torn; block loose; heavily cracked; last pages loose; block fairly clean and, despite signs of extensive water damage (no mold), the binding is recommended. Item in at least good condition
