Luxenburger, Johann, and Sesaner, Friedrich of Luttum (Germany), "Dreiforcher Höllenzwang", 1557?
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Manuscript copy of a "Höllenzwang" or book of magic containing invocations and charms intended to compel the demons to do one's will. It draws its inspiration from Dr. Faust's Wunder-Buch (1501) and includes several drawings.
Dates
- 1557?
Creator
- From the Collection: Bekker, Balthasar, 1634-1698. (Person)
- From the Collection: Löher, Hermann, active active 1676. (Person)
- From the Collection: Loos, Cornelius, approximately 1546-1595. (Person)
- From the Collection: White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918. (Person)
- From the Collection: Burr, George Lincoln, 1857-1938. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in Latin, German, Dutch, French, and English.
Extent
3.7 cubic feet. (3.7 cubic feet.)
Physical Description
8 leaves and 1 sketch
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu