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Bibliography and Reference Shelf: The Occult: Diabolica to Alchemists

Authors(s): OLIVER J. DELANEY
Source: RQ, Vol. 11, No. 1 (FALL 1971), pp. 7-14
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Bibliography and The Occult: Diabolica
Reference Shelf
to Alchemists

OLIVER J. DELANEY

The author, when not otherwise occupied with witchcraft, and quite often theosophy and
the occult, is found in the acquisitions department parapsychology.2 "Parapsychology is classed
of Coppin State College, Baltimore, Maryland.
as an occult subject. Many of you may not be
There is still a very slight and imperfect happy with that label but the public classifies
understanding of what is called the general it that way, and so do those who control the
and popular world of the whole subject of oc media."3
cult science. "There is none on which state As many have recently reacted strongly
ments are looser and fundamental miscon against the entrenchments of our materialistic
ceptions more frequent . . . (where) labels and scientific society, some and particularly
are used indifferently by friends and ene "the young have shown a tremendous surge
mies."1 One reason is the lack of a uni of interest in the occult."4 Colleges and uni
versally acceptable definition and distinction versities across the nation now offer numerous
of what constitutes the occult science. courses in psychical research and some have
The term "occultism" is of recent origin. quickly enlarged their programs to meet de
Earlier references included spirits and powers mands. Columnists Jeanne Dixon and Sydney
which often overlapped into regions of ab Omarr enjoy large popular followings and
normal psychic phenomenon and mystic ex many a special school of the occult, such as
perience. Today, a more workable definition the Aquarius University, continue to devel
defines occultism as a science that investi op.5
gates the doctrines, practices, and rites of Librarians, public and academic, will need
things mysterious and hidden. The occultist to respond to the current demand for ma
regards himself as one who is a self-conscious terials on occult science. Many who review
and self-controlled individual who employs their current collections find them weak, par
self-developed powers. To him, nothing is at ticularly where materials on ESP or para
tributed to a supernatural power. No matter psychology are concerned. A few will un
how unusual or curious any phenomenon may doubtedly question the legitimacy of collecting
be, to the occultist it happens in obedience to in this area. For such libraries a few well
some natural law. That which is inexplicable chosen references might suffice.
is due rather to his own ignorance of these This bibliography is intended to suggest pos
laws than to any contravention of them. sible titles to the reference librarian that can
However, the fundamental purpose of oc meet individual needs. Consequently, it does
cultism has changed little with time. It con not have any particular type or size of library
tinues to be the development and enlargement in mind. It is an annotated guide (for the
of man's grasp of his universe, in order to most part) to bibliographies and reference
cultivate ways to protect him from evil, to works of occult science. The author, who is
foretell the future, and, at times, to bestow currently preparing a much more extensive
personal power. Consequently, the occult arts bibliography, makes no claim to be compre
include such dimensions as alchemy, astrology, hensive. Some may choose to investigate the
demonology, divination, numerology, satanism, bibliographies of the occult listed in Bester
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FALL, 1971 RQ

man's "World Bibliographies of Bibliogra Philosophers, with a Catalogue of Books in

phies" and to search Miss Ramsell's recent ar Occult Chemistry . . . London: Printed for
ticle in RQ.6 Material is subdivided into bi Lackington and Allen, 1815. 389p. QD24.A1B3
LC 14-22791
ographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, hand
books, noteworthy histories, indices, annuals, A bio-bibliographical work. Bibliography, p.95~
112.
and a few miscellany works with treatises.
Since some works were not available for Bibliography of Progressive Literature. A descrip
review their merit could not be determined. tive catalog comprising a complete and classi
Whenever possible, Library of Congress card fied list of works relating to science, philoso
numbers are given to facilitate location, par phy . . . telepathy, psychometry . . . mind cure
ticularly for those individuals interested in . . . psychical culture. New York: New Epoch
finding hard to locate bibliographies. Publishing Co., 1899. 96p. Z6880.B58 LC 2
As the unknown powers of the mind are 25575
being increasingly explored?and yet too lit Bibliotheca Diabolica. Amsterdam, Netherlands:
tle is definitely known or clearly understood Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Ltd., 1970
?librarians will find materials scattered
A proposed series of modern studies on demon
throughout such fields as religion, philosophy, ology and witchcraft of the past. General editor
psychology, and anthropology. One will find ship, Sydney Anglo. Facsimile reprints of out
an excellent survey, in English, of the whole standing treatises on the occult sciences. Expen
subject of magic and witchcraft in Leckey's sive. One of the few ways for libraries to possess
"History of the Rise and Influence of the these materials.
Spirit of Rationalism in Europe."
Bibliotheca Esoterica. Catalogue Annote et Illus
REFERENCES tre de 607 Ouraged Anciens et Moderns, Qui
Traitert des Sciences Occultes . . . Paris: Dor
1. Arthur E. Waite, "Mystical Realization," Oc bon, 1940. 656p. illus. Z6880.Z906 LC 43
cult Review (Sept. 1919) p.151-55. 36450
2. The term parapsychology is used to refer to Commonly referred to as the "Dorbon Cata
the scientific study of paranormal psychic log." An excellent source for cataloging rare and
phenomena. It encompasses the many years of difficult works on the occult sciences and related
investigative experiments begun at Duke Uni subjects. Full bibliographic entries and descrip
versity that have now spread universally to tions.
test the theory of ESP (perception beyond
the known limits of the five senses). Bibliotheca Magica ... (a selection of recent
3. Daniel Cohen, "Parapsychology in the Mass German publications on the subject of secret
Media," Parapsychology Review 2:1,20 (Jan. lore of the science of comparative religion and
Feb. 1971). Paper presented at the Nineteenth mythology of pre- and early history). Schweit
International Conference of the Parapsychol zer-Verlag, Folge I. Kolk, 1961- . LC A62
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de Vence, France.
4. Ibid., p.20. Black, George F. "A List of Cases of Witchcraft
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to Aquarius," News American [Baltimore, Md., 47 (1937) and 42:34-74 (1938).
(7 Feb. 1971)] Section 2-B. A listing of trials and persecutions arranged in
6. Jean Ramsell, "A Bibliography of Supersti their chronological order of occurrence. Includes
tion," RQ (Fall 1970) p.45~48. an index of names and a glossary of uncommon
terms then in use. References to other works that
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d'occultistes sous la direction de Papus. 1902. bibliography. Reissued in the Proceedings of the
112p. Society, April 1929, vl, pt.ll.
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Lovi, Henrietta. Best Books on Spirit Phenomenon, New England. Worchester, Mass.: C. Hamilton,
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MacPhail, Ian. Alchemy and the Occult; a Cata Zaretsky, Irving I. Bibliography on Spirit Pos
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Jung. Excellent bibliographical descriptions with 1957. 127p. Z6876.P826 LC 57-8446
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Slater, John H. "Some Books on Magic," Trans BIOGRAPHIES

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books on the occult at Columbia University.
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tory and glossary. An international "Who's Who"
Society for Psychical Research (London) Li of men and women in parapsychology. 512 entries.
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T. Besterman. Glasgow: Printed for the So Robson, Peter. The Devil's Own. New York: Ace
ciety by R. Maclehose, 1927. Z6878.P8S6 LC Books, 1969. 158p. paper.
28-6302 Twenty-five biographies of some of the more
An author catalog giving full title with some notable "Satanists" who are frequently men
annotations. Annually supplemented to 1933 in tioned in anthologies and histories of the occult.
the Proceedings of the Society.
Walker, Daniel P. Spiritual and Demonic Magic
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Catalog. 1929. 158p. Institute, 1958. 244p. BF1593.W2 LC 59-589
Volume 32 in "Studies of the Warburg Insti
Theosophical Society (USA). Catalog of Publica tute" (London). A bio-bibliographical treatment
tions and Importations, illus. ports. Z6878. of famous medieval occultists, alchemists, and
T4T27 their works. A fine source for discussion of astral
music and magical musicians.
Uvarov, Aleksiev S. Scientes Secretes. Moscow:
Imprimerie W. Gautier, 1870. 218p. Z6880.
U94 LC 27-5374 DICTIONARIES
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of the Ouvaroff Collection published in a limited Chambers, Howard V. An Occult Dictionary for
edition. Project not completed. the Millions. Los Angeles, Calif.: Sherbourne
Press, 1966. 160p. BF1025.C5 LC 66-26077
Winder, Roland. Checklist of the Older Books on Very brief definitions. No pronunciations or
Conjuring in the Library of Roland Winder as references.
of December 1966. Leeds, England: The Com
piler, 1966. 32p. illus. ports. Z6878.C7W5 LC Collin de Plancy, Jacques A. Dictionary of De
67-3742 monology; ed. by Wade Baskin. London: Owen
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Winsor, Justin. The Literature of Witchcraft in First published in 1818 in two volumes, this
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edition lacks much of the finer quality of the orig Alpherat. Enciclopedia Sintetica de las Ciencias
inal. Very useful for standard terms and defini Occultas. Buenos Aires: Editora Acuario, 1960.
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on many subjects related to the occult?books,
works, and individuals. Biederman, Hans. Handlexikon der Magischen
Kunste von der Spatantike . . . Graz: Aka
Esopinho. Dicionario de Alquimia Cabala e Forcas demische Druck-v. Verlag Sanstalt, 1968. 432p.
Ocultas. Rio de Janeiro: Enigmistrica Moderna, biblio. illus. BF1407.B5
1967. 130p. BF1025.E8 (Portugese) A thorough and excellent reference source, con
cise and detailed. Expensive.
Gibson, Walter B. The Complete Illustrated Book
of the Psychic Sciences. New York: Double De Vore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology.
day, 1966. 403p. illus. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947. 435p.
"A comprehensive history and modern survey tables. BF1655.D4
of the psychic and mystic sciences from star gaz Not as exhaustive or supremely valuable as the
ing to ESP and yoga," packed into 403 pages. author claims. Useful quick reference source for
Little more than a dictionary. Much important astrology enthusiasts.
symbolic material missing.
Di Maria, Costantino. Enciclopedia delta Magic
Migne, Jacques P. Dictionnaire des Sciences Oc e delta Stregoneria. Milano: G. de Vecchi, 1967.
cultes, 1844-66. Paris: Chez-l'Editeur, 1845 546p. illus.
73. BL31.M5 LC calO-4621 rev.
Title varies. Dictionary forms volumes 48 and Fodor, Nandor. Encyclopaedia of Psychic Science.
49 of the first series of the "Encyclopedic Theo London: Arthurs Press, 1934. 416p. illus. bib
logique." Excellent and one of the few accurate lio. BF1025.F6 LC 34-38179
sources for hard to locate terms. Reissued by University Books (1966). Once
considered the most comprehensive treatment of
Wedeck, Harry E. Dictionary of Magic. New psychic science. Does not include material on the
York: Philosophical Library, 1956. 27lp. illus. "occult" theosophy and mysticism. Articles are
biblio. BF1588.W4
balanced pro and con. Lengthy biographies. Very
Differs only slightly from author's "Treasury of useful.
Witchcraft." Entries are brief but cover a wide
range of material. His "Treasury" useful for a Man, Myth, and Magic: An Illustrated Encyclo
"Who's Who" in demonology. pedia of the Supernatural. London: Purnell,
1970.
Once a weekly available on newsstands, it is
ENCYCLOPEDIAS now planned to be published as a twenty-four
volume set by Marshall's (New York). This is one
Abbott, A. E. (pseud.) Ency(c)clopedia of Num of the largest and most detailed encyclopedias on
bers, Their Essence and Meaning . . . London: the subject. Very useful. General editor is Rich
Emerson Press, 1962. 524p. biblio. BF1409.A2 ard Cavendish.
LC 64-36025
"... treasury of esoteric teaching on numbers Poinsot, Maffer C. Encyclopedia of Occult Sci
and rhythms in human life with a dictionary of ences. London: Tudor, 1925. Reissued (1969).
mathematics, philosophers, occultists and writers
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numerology. Good. craft and Demonology. New York: Crown Pub
lishers, 1959. 571p. illus. biblio. BF1503.R6
Abbott, A. E. (pseud.) Encyclopaedia of Occult An excellent reference source. Though the ar
Sciences. London: Emerson Press, 1960. 457p. ticles are brief, the work is extensive in quota
Reprint. BF1025.A2 tions, facsimiles, and bibliographies (p.558~71).
More of a dictionary than an encyclopedia. Important to note the author regards the whole
Brief entries. subject as a "fraud."

Alfano, Giovanni B. Piccola Enciclopedia di Sci Rougie, Maurice. Grande Encyclopedic Illustratree
enze Occulte. Napoli: Federico & Ardia, 1949. des Sciences Occultes; publice en collaboration
266p. biblio. illus. BF1025.A4 sous la direction de D. Neroman. Paris: Edi
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torial Argentor, 1952. 2v. illus. BF1033.R the German by William Havitt. London: Henry
Dom Neroman is a pseudonym for the author. G. Bonn, 1854. 2v. BF1589.E6 LC 28-4977
Copy at Harvard. A thorough treatment of the many and variant
forms of magic from the time of the Orientals and
Spence, Lewis. An Encyclopaedia of Occultism Egyptians up to the present. First published in
. . . London: Routledge, 1920. 451p. illus. biblio. 1829 as "Scientific History of Magic," it was
BF1025.S7 LC 20-7507 severely censored. Balanced treatment.
Reprinted verbatim by University Books (1960).
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ject. Articles are supported by references. A liefs, with special reference to the great rebel
wealth of good material. Comprehensive. Original lion. London: Methuen and Co., 1947. 222p.
now rare and expensive. Copy of original at Okla biblio. BF1581.D3 LC 47-24959
homa. One of the better informed general surveys of
British witchcraft.

HANDBOOKS Notestein, Wallace. A History of Witchcraft in

England from 1558-1718. Washington: Amer
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dissertation. Contains a complete bibliography of
Tindell, Gillian. Handbook on Witches. New York: English records. One of the more objective and
Atheneum, 1966. 155p. illus. biblio. BF1566.T5 thorough treatments of the subject.
A popular treatment. Brief but useful.
Starkey, Marion L. The Devil in Massachusetts,
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HISTORIES New York: Knopf, 1949. 269p. illus. biblio.
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Alleau, Rene. History of Occult Science; tr. from A standard work for a history of witchcraft in
the French by Joan White. London: Leisure America. The work is authoritative and well
Arts, 1966. 112p. illus. BF1411.A4813 written. Reissued by Doubleday (1961).

Baissac, Jules. Les Grands Jours de la Sorcellerie. Summers, Montague. The History of Witchcraft
Paris, 1890. and Demonology. New York: Knopf, 1926.
Rare. An authoritative and excellent source on 353p. BF1566.S8
witchcraft in France. Reissued by University Books (1956). Based
on original sources. A standard work. Somewhat
Cauzons, Thomas de (pseud.). La Magie ed la biased. Many obscurities and inaccuracies. Best to
Sorcellerie en France. Paris: Librairie Dorbon
use in conjunction with the companion volume,
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A well-documented source that is often quoted
in later works. Not yet translated into English. Thorndike, Lynn. History of Magic and Experi
Excellent treatment of sorcery and magic in mental Science. New York: Macmillan, 1923
France of the period. 58. 8v. Q125.T52
A monumental survey of original manuscripts
Constant, Alphonse. The History of Magic; in from around the world. It is well documented but
cluding a clear and precise exposition of its much good material on occultism is buried. Bib
procedures, its rites, and its mysteries, by Eli liographies are extensive and useful. Term "magic"
phas Levi (pseud.); tr. with notes and preface very broadly defined to include almost everything
by A. E. Waite. London: Rider, 1913. 384p. obscure.
illus. biblio. BF1589.C76 LC A13-1617
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Calif., 1956. 193p. biblio. Z5152.C3 LC 56 DeLys, Claudia. A Treasury of American Super
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to 1400 A.D. Major resource to INCIPITS. of Superstitions for England. Topical arrange
ment covering everything imaginable from birds
Ducasse, Curt J. The John W. Graham Collec to water witching.
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LC 56-44024 York: Philosophical Library, 1953. 208p. biblio.
A discussion of the Samuel R. Morgan Collec BL31.G32
tion (700 items) donated to Brown University, not A collection of some 2,200 clear and concise
the purported index to materials transferred from definitions and terms of every phrase of occult
Swarthmore College to Brown University in 1955. science. Limited by lack of index. Good reference.
Discussion exclusive of materials.
Heckethorn, Charles W. The Secret Societies of
Morgan, Samuel R. Index to Psychic Science; an All Ages and Countries. New York: Univer
Introduction to Systematized Knowledge of sity Books, 1965. 2v. biblio. HS125.H45
Psychical Experience. Swarthmore, Pa.: Swarth A very useful work for quick reference. While
more College, 1950. 117p. Z6878.P8M6 LC not directly related to occult science today, this
50-58006
work is useful for initiations, ceremonials, codes,
A very useful resource when the library's hold and customs often found in occult societies. Gives
ings include a representative literature in the vari reasons for the initiation of secret societies and
ous fields. One of the few indexes in this sub traces similarities and evolution.
ject area. Coverage mainly limited to early in
vestigators and demonstrators and their literature. Radford, Edwin. Encyclopaedia of Superstitions;
Includes portraits for each, a glossary, and bib ed. and rev'd. by Christina Hole. London:
liographies. Hutchinson, 1961. 384p. biblio. BF1775.R3
Useful for fragmentary remains of forgotten
beliefs and rituals sometimes found in the occult
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sciences. Mainly British in orientation.
Annuaire du Spiritualisme et de L'Occultisme.
Webster, Hutton. Primitive Secret Societies. A
Paris: Isis-Keltia, 1954- . Annual. BF1024-A65
LC 55-23515 study in early politics and religion. New York:
Macmillan, 1908. 2v. GN495.1W4
Astrology Yearbook. New York: Star Guidance, Description of primitive ceremonies, rituals,
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Man), 1970
Adams, William H. Witch, Warlock and Magician.
La Bibliographic et U Annuaire International des Historical sketches of magic and witchcraft in
Sciences Psycho-physiques et Occultes. Paris, England and Scotland. London: Chatto & Win
1949/50- . BF1024.B52 dus, 1889. 428p. biblio. BF1581.A4 LC 11
21968
Predictions Annual: Your Annual Guide to the
Scarce. Very useful for its chapter on the lit
Year Ahead. London: Link House Publications, erature of witchcraft, p.378~428.
1969- . illus. port.
Barrett, Francis. The Magus, or Celestrial Intelli
Raphael, Edwin. Raphael's Prophetic Almanac and gencer. Being a complete system of occult
Yearbook. Slough, Foulsham. illus. philosophy . . . London: Printed for Lacking
ton, Allen & Co., 1801. Reprinted by Mystical
MISCELLANY Arts Book Society, 1970. illus. LC 11-15000
Virtually an encyclopedia of occult knowledge.
Astrological Directory. Seattle, Wash.: Hermes Last chapter very useful for its biographical and
Press, 1953/54- . BF1651.A66 historical materials.

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Elworthy, Frederick T. The Evil Eye. London: Institoris, Henricus. Malleus Maleficarum; tr.
J. Murray, 1895. 47lp. illus. LC All-2367 with an introduction, bibliography, and notes
Rare. Excellent treatment for one of the oldest by the Rev. Montague Summers. London:
and more widespread of superstitions.
J. Rodker, 1928. 278p. illus. LC 29-17069

Ewen, Cecil H. Witch-Hunting and Witch Trials Popularly referred to as the "Witches' Ham
. . . London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner, 1929. mer." First published in 1489, it soon became the
345p. illus. biblio. BF1581.E8 LC 30-12056 procedural manual of the inquisitors during the
Based on original documents. An excellent source three-hundred-year purge of Europe. Gives pre
for material on witch persecutions and statistics. cise step-by-step instructions for what to seek,
Includes over 1,300 assizes for the period 1559 how to extract information, and who is to be in
1736. vestigated.

Information Science "Directions in Education in Information Science," a

Symposium symposium cosponsored by the Information Science and
Automation Division of the American Library Association,
the American Society for Information Science, and the
University of Denver Graduate School of Library Science,
will be held November 11-13, 1971, immediately follow
ing the ASIS annual meeting in Denver.
Curricula and curriculum development will be the focus
of the discussions, which will bring together educators in
library science, information science, and computer science.
Attendance will be limited. The registration fee is $35.00
will be held November 11-13, 1971, immediately follow
for the two and one-half day symposium. Inquiries and
application should be made to Mr. Don S. Culbertson,
Executive Secretary, Information Science and Automation
Division, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St.,
Chicago, IL 60611.

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