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(Occultism) - *Bibliotheca Esoterica*. Ancient and modern works on the occult sciences. Paris, Dorbon, 1940 (Reprint, 1998). In-8, 656 pp. in two columns, paperback. 300 illustrations. Along with Caillet’s work, this remains the indispensable bibliography on the subject. - SUDHOFF (Karl). Bibliographia Paracelsica. Berlin, 1894 (Reprint, 1958). In-8, XIV, 722 pp., publisher’s cloth binding. “As a physician, philosopher, and chemist, Paracelsus was the driving force behind the great scientific revolution of the 16th century.” Larousse painted a particularly flattering portrait of “this restless and innovative genius.” This bibliography remains the most comprehensive work devoted to this figure. It describes 518 works with commentary. Text in German. - FERGUSON (John). *Bibliographia Paracelsica*. Glasgow, 1877–1896 (Reprint, 2003). 6 parts in one in-8 volume, publisher’s cloth binding. Following 7 pages of introductory material, the book contains: Part I & II: An examination of Dr. Friedrich Mook’s. 40 and 54 pp. Part III & IV: Contributions toward a knowledge of Paracelsus and his writings. 66 and 23 pp. Part V: An Alphabetical Catalog of the Different Editions of the Works of Paracelsus. 54 pp. Part VI: Reviews. 59 pp. - SELIGMANN (Kurt). The Mirror of Magic. A History of Magic in the Western World. Translated from English. Ars Mundi, 1989. In-4, [4 ff], 410 pp., publisher’s cardboard binding with illustrated dust jacket. 250 illustrations. - Encyclopedia of Divination. Preface by Gilbert Durand. Paris, Cercle du livre précieux, 1973. In-4, [7 ff], 544 pp, [3 ff], illustrated gray cloth binding by the publisher. Text in two or three columns, accompanied by numerous illustrations. - VERNEUIL (Marianne). Practical Dictionary of the Occult Sciences. Introduction by Roger Frétigny. Monaco, Les Documents d’Art, 1950. In-8, 489 pp, paperback. A few figures. - COADIC (Xavier). Alchemy in the Past. Lyon, Horvarth, 1996. In-8, 144 pp., paperback, illustrated cover. Numerous illustrations in the text.