Title: The Treasure of the Old Man of the Pyramids (containing The Black Screech Owl) Publisher: Trident Books Edition: First Edition Year: 2004 Number: unnumbered of 300 Binding: Hardback, (White Goatskin) Condition: Mint, unread Specifications: 8mo, 4 1/4' x 7', xii + 98 pgs. ABOUT THIS COPY This is a custom made book, bound in a gorgeous off-white white leather (bone-colored, or light cream, which matches the paper color very nicely). It was produced for a customer who later changed their mind. I made a complete set of the books I had in print at the time, all bound in off-white leather like this and will be listing them this week on eBay.

Only ONE copy of this exists in this binding; the book has authentic color French marble paper endsheets and two bookmark ribbons. The cover & spine have been stamped with the title in real 23k gold. I think these white bindings are some of the most beautiful that I've produced of these titles.

I am listing the complete set of Trident Books titles all bound in white leather this week. If you're looking to pick up these books, many of which are out of print, in a unified style of binding then this is a great opportunity. ABOUT THIS BOOK The first time in English; this is a translation of the 1839 Lille (Brussels) edition of 'Treasure of the Old Man of the Pyramids', the classic grimoire of Talismanic Magic. The introduction by the original editors of the book, the Van Meulsten Brothers, has been included along with a new introduction by the translator of the work. We have included the original Italian text so readers can easily check any questionable passages while using the talismans recommended by the author of the book. Originally composed in Arabic, the editors of the 1839 Lille edition state that 'near the end of the last century, the only copy known in Europe was to be found in the library of one of the principle monasteries of Venice.' This manuscript was later owned by a Mr.

Tyeleton, who had twenty copies of it printed, which were gifted to sovereigns and close friends, notably Mr. Van-Stopel of Amsterdam, whose copy was used as the basis for the French edition. REVIEWS 'Until now, the French grimoire La Chouette Noire was a virtually inaccessible text.

The Black Screech Owl / The Treasure of the Old Man of the Pyramids is intimately related to the better known Le Dragon Rouge and Le Poule Noire. The translator of this book has provided an outstanding translation of a difficult work. This book is most worthy of serious study.' -Steve Savedow 'This edition of The Treasure of the Old Man of the Pyramids by Trident Books is an instant classic. The translation by Stephanie Diakite has remained faithful to the original French edition of 1839. This grimoire features talismans or illustrations which have not been previously published in any English edition.'

The latter is also confusingly known as The Black Pullet or Treasure of the Old Man of the Pyramids.

-Darcy Kuntz.

While sleeping near a sycamore tree in the sacristy of an abandoned church, Santiago, a shepherd boy, has a recurring dream about a child who tells him that he will find a hidden treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids. An old woman tells Santiago that this dream is prophetic and that he must follow its instructions.

Santiago is uncertain, however, since he enjoys the life of a shepherd. Next Santiago meets a mysterious old man who seems able to read his mind. Mugen Super Mario Char Download. This man introduces himself as Melchizedek, or the King of Salem.

He tells Santiago about good and bad omens and says that it is the shepherd boy's duty to pursue his Personal Legend. Melchizedek then gives Santiago two stones, Urim and Thummim, with which to interpret omens. Santiago wavers briefly before selling his flock and purchasing a ticket to Tangier, in northern Africa, to which he travels by boat.

Shortly after he arrives there, a thief steals all of Santiago's money, so the shepherd boy decides to look for a way to make enough money to return home. He finds work in the shop of a crystal merchant, where Santiago makes improvements that reap considerable financial rewards. After eleven months of working in the shop, Santiago is unsure of how to proceed. Should he return to Andalusia a rich man and buy more sheep? Or should he cross the vast Sahara in pursuit of the hidden treasure of his dreams? He joins a caravan traveling to Egypt.

Santiago meets an Englishman who wants to learn the secret of alchemy, or turning any metal into gold, from a famous alchemist who lives at an oasis on the way to the pyramids. While traveling, Santiago begins listening to the desert and discovering the Soul of the World. The caravan eventually reaches the oasis, and there Santiago meets an Arab girl named Fatima and falls in love with her instantly. The caravan leader gathers the travelers together and tells them that tribal warfare prevents them from continuing their journey. Santiago wanders from the oasis into the desert and, seeing two hawks fighting in the sky, has a vision of an army entering the oasis. Because attacking an oasis is a violation of the rules of the desert, Santiago shares his vision with the oasis's tribal chieftain.