Old Tradition Crafte The Practice of the Ancient Crafte The Practical Earth Magick Series of Ancient Magickal Practices in Three Books:
Stone Magick, The Guild Book, Dr. Fian's Spell Book
translated by Robin Artisan, Edited by Joel Radclilffe, Illustrations by Branda Hart
Books from Ars Obscura Press are now out of print and have become increasingly elusive. Ars Obscura was a small independent publisher based in Pioneer Square, Seattle, specializing in occult-related works. It was founded by the eccentric bookbinder and publisher Joel Radcliffe (1953-2020). He was also known for his collaboration with Ouroboros Press, producing many finely bound limited editions over the years.
"Old Tradition Crafte presents authentic Witchcrafte of Scottish and English origin. The practices and rituals herein date upto and beyond the era of Dr. John Fian's demise at the hands of the Inquisitors and King James VI, in 1591. Robin Artisan, illuminates a complete system of Old Tradition Witchcrafte. Book One is Stone Magick. The primary foundation of Earth Magick, the Four Elements and the Seasons of the Sun and Moon, are elaborated on. Herein is a hands-on grimoire for the making of the ritual tools, starting with the tools for cutting stone, the cutting of the stones, the consecrations and blessings, and the Calling of the stones. The additional key of the witches' Rune alphabet is present. Book Two is The Guild Book. This work unveils the survival mechanism put into place by a persecuted people to survive the Holy Inquisition. Herein are the Laws, the Initiation, the Witches' Ring, the Grand Sabbat, the Old Gods, and the Herb Burnings.
Dr. Fian's Spell Book, being Book Three, delineates the ritual technical details of the Witch Work, divination by playing cards, dice and scrying. In addition, tFamiliar Spirits, Thread and String Charms, Poppets, a Cauldron Spell and sundry curses & bindings. Indeed, such charming little ditties as love and lust spells, how to blight a neighbor's crops, how to avoid an unwanted love, and weather spells."
Publishing: 2005 Ars Obscura Press First Edition, Second Printing, limited to 1000 copies; this copy is numbered 489
Condition: red cloth, gilt title to spine, slight wave to ffep, minor scuff marks to jacket, clean copy, Near Fine