Introduction

 

Who We Are

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Crimson Horn Press is a rare book and ancient manuscript repository. We offer a protected, vaulted underground system that offers water-tight and atmospheric regulated environments for our collections. Visitations are available by invitation only.

 

Crimson Horn Press, originally called 'The Vermiculus Horn Freeth Press' from 1690 to 1788, was founded by Richard Henry Jenkinson, a wealthy landowner from Danvers, Massachusetts. He began his venture by creating and distributing common flyers and small booklets to the masses, ranging from religious and Biblical quotations to poetry and farming advice, and even recipes and cooking techniques for women of the day. It finally culminated in a worthy practice with the local government, serving as a way to post decrees, mandates, and orders as seen by the governor and his staff. 

 

Using a simple wooden and iron-fitted, hand-operated press, not unlike a ‘Washington’ type press, Jenkinson and his two sons, Archibald and Grayson, would carry on the family hobby of printing books, pamphlets, and other printed materials for such institutions as Harvard College in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Collegiate School in Connecticut Colony and even King Williams’ in the Provance of Maryland. By 1733, the Jenkinson family would use an intaglio press and grow to a staff of eight, turning a hobby into a rather lucrative business. This would continue until the patriarch died of scarlatina on 30 June 1788.

 

The two sons, Archibald and Grayson, would continue as editors, temporarily changing the name of the press to The Horn, until 1801, when it was sold to Jacob Wellington Garver, a wealthy retired attorney from Maryland. He would continue the press and its productions for five years until his death. After this, the small business was renamed: The Crimson Horn Press, and would go on creating pamphlets and fliers, and on rare occasion, books on esoterica and mysticism. Garver's family would sell the business to what is now Harvard University. The press would go on functioning as normal until 1856, when it was sold to a private collector from the Town of Independence, Virginia. 

 

Today, Crimson Horn Press rests in the hands of six retired scholars: Fr. Dr. Martin P. Hegstaff, PhD, formally of Belmont Abbey, Ruckhall Lane, in Hereford, HR2 9RZ, Rabbi, Dr. Emil David Aaronson, curator of Medieval Semitic literature, specifically Medieval Midrash and Hebraic Mysticism.  Also are Dr. Jessica Alice Stern, PhD, formally of Kings College, U.K., Dr. Arthur X. Conroy, PhD, ThD, Colonel W.S. Buckley, US Army (R), and Dr. Marta Kumar, M.D., formally of  Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 

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Along with our six senior docent proprietors, we have a staff of twelve who see to it that our rare collections are safe and secure at all times. Our headhunters of rare books, manuscripts and fragments are headed by two 'Occult Detectives,' retired medical examiners and authors, Dr. Thaddeus Hawthorne Grey, PhD, (CME) and

Dr. Patrick A. Bush, PhD, (CME). They are responsible for locating and purchasing some of the rarest books in history.   

 

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Crimson Horn Press reserves its publishing obligations to a minimum, taking part in scholarly research with the rare publication of research pertaining to magick and the occult. Other projects we deem as either important to society or that which belongs in the realms of the arcane. In recent years, we have published under  various pseudonyms, but as of late, are trying our hand at fiction. Thanks to Dr. Grey, his forth-coming series: The Muzac Man (volumes I-VIII) shall be such a venture. We hope you will indulge yourselves in this guiltless enterprise.  

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We use three NFPA, GSA, and NARA Directive 1571-compliant Archival Storage Chambers to protect our extremely rare books and documents. They are designed by the Darwin Chambers Company from St. Louis, Missouri. They are engineered to provide maximum value, efficiency, and conformance with all applicable standards and codes.

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Our Collections and Project 1928

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Project 1928 is our pride and joy. From the estates of Dr. Greygory Callan Jenks, Ph.D., and Dr. Leopold Rothchilde Ecks, Ph.D., D.Litt, professors with Miskatonic University’s Schools of Anthropology and Psychology, respectfully, we have obtained collections worthy of world-class museums and Athenaeums. And it is in the spirit of Richard Henry Jenkinson that the name Crimson Horn Press was created. The books in our collections range from the late 14th century on up to the personal diaries and monographs of said professors, ending on 30 June 1928. As such, it serves as a dedication to the arts and the free spirit of the original colonists that helped make this great nation what it is today.

 

As of 17 November 1991, Crimson Horn Press serves as a private repository for antiquated books, periodicals, and rare printings, including Bibles, concordances, and books of a more nefarious nature. Whether original or facsimiles of such works as the Grimorium Verum, The Book of Abramelin, the Arbatel de Magia Veterum, and the Ghayat al Hikam, we also retain highly sought-after books such as a 16th-century version of the Liber Juratus Honorii, as well as a 17th-century copy of the Verba ex Libro Vivi, and even several fragments of the dreaded Kitab Al Azif, by Abdul Alhazred, the so-called Mad Arab of Senna.

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 A Partial Listing of Our

Most Prized Books & Fragments

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These texts and collections provide valuable insights into 16th-century occult magic.

 

• The Grimoire of Armadel: This book, translated from a 17th-century manuscript, provides instructions and sigils for invoking spirits.

• The Lesser Key of Solomon (or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis): Compiled in the mid-17th century, this grimoire draws from earlier medieval texts and includes five books on various aspects of magic, such as in the summoning spirits.

• A true and Faithful Relation of what passed for many years between Dr. John Dee ... and some spirits: This book by John Dee details his interactions with spirits, published in 1659.

• Daemonologie: Written by King James VI of Scotland (later James I of England) in 1597, this treatise discusses witchcraft, demons, necromancy, and possession.

• Compendium Maleficarum: Published in 1608, this text provides insights into early 17th-century beliefs regarding witchcraft and demonology.

• The Discovery of Witches: Matthew Hopkins' (the "Witchfinder General") account of witch trials during the English Civil War, published in 1647. 

• Works on 17th-Century Occultism and Magic: Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century England: Keith Thomas's analysis of witchcraft, astrology, and magic in 16th and 17th century England.

• A History of Magic and Experimental Science (Volumes I-VIII): Lynn Thorndike's multi-volume work, with volumes VII and VIII focusing on the 17th century.

• The occult laboratory: magic, science, and second sight in late seventeenth-century Scotland: Michael Hunter's study of the occult in 17th-century Scotland, including a new edition of Robert Kirk's The Secret Commonwealth.

• The Archaeology of Magic: Gender and Domestic Protection in Seventeenth-Century New England: C. Riley Augé's archaeological study of magical practice and its relationship to gender in colonial New England.

• The Magical Adventures of Mary Parish: The Occult World of Seventeenth-Century London: Frances Timbers' microhistory of a "cunning woman" in 17th-century London. 

• The Malleus Maleficarum, though highly influential and relevant to the study of 17th-century witchcraft hysteria, was originally published in 1487. 

 

This section lists various 17th-century grimoires and texts related to magic. These include works focusing on Christian magic with intricate sigils, a London cunning-man's book of charms and conjurations, a treatise on demonology and witchcraft by King James I, an obscure text for conjuring spirits to find treasure, and works exploring the symbolism associated with the Rosicrucian movement. Other texts include a grimoire using Biblical Psalms, a comprehensive table of celestial and magical correspondences. 

 

Academic and Historical Studies:

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This section presents scholarly works that analyze magic and occult beliefs in the 17th century. These studies cover topics such as popular magical beliefs in England and their interaction with the Protestant Reformation and the rise of science, investigations into the witch craze, the daily life and practices of "cunning folk", the role of magic in everyday life, and the factors contributing to the decline of magic. There are also surveys of the European witch trials, compilations of ceremonial magic traditions, analyses of 17th-century witch trials and societal beliefs, studies of magic and science in Scotland, and explorations of witchcraft, madness, and religion in Germany.

 

Other Potentially Relevant Texts of 17th Century Connections or Influences:

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This section includes texts that, while not exclusively from the 17th century, have connections or influences relevant to the period. These are texts like The Key of Solomon the King, The Lesser Key of Solomon, and The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, which are based on older traditions but were important in later occult revivals. Also included are historical studies on witchcraft and agrarian cults, witch-hunting in colonial America, the Rosicrucian movement, the Salem witch trials, and the history of magic and science. A work on occult and scientific mentalities in the Renaissance is also listed for broader context.

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Collaborators and Friends of Crimson Horn Press

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* Please note: The aforementioned collections of these and other related texts on occultism may also be found at select universities and libraries, such as the Hugh Hyde Collection at San Diego State University and the Wellcome Collection in London, UK. 

• Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts: This is a comprehensive catalog of the alchemical manuscripts held by John Dee.

• The Mirror of Alchemy: This book surveys alchemical ideas and images found in manuscripts and books from antiquity to the 17th century, featuring items from the British Library's collection.

• Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Beinecke Library: The Beinecke Library at Yale University holds a collection of over 300 codices, leaves, and fragments, including the Mellon Alchemical Collection.

• University of Michigan Library's Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Collection: This collection features a significant number of Greek and Latin manuscripts, some dating back to the 4th century, covering religious texts, classical literature, and medieval medicine.

• Merten J. Mandeville Collection in Parapsychology and the Occult Sciences: Located at the University of Illinois Library, this collection contains over 16,000 items related to parapsychology and the occult sciences, with notable strengths in astrology and witchcraft.

• Cornell University Witchcraft Archives: This collection contains over 3,000 titles related to the history of the Inquisition and the persecution of witchcraft in Europe. 

• Twilit Grotto: Archives of Western Esoterica: An excellent resource for occult books, unfinished manuscripts, and fragments. https://www.esotericarchives.com/index.html 

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* From time to time, Crimson Horn Press allows for the reviewing of certain books and documents under a guided tour, with the permission of its regents. We reserve the right to display or retain display upon sound judgment, and are not subject to coercion by any governing body. Our docent is available every Wednesday evenings from 2 P.M. to 3 A.M. Meetings of the E.O.D. and the S.O.R. take place at their convenience. We are located in the old cannery building in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 213 S. Main Street, situated on the southwest corner of 2nd Avenue S. and S. Main Street.

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We are located at 

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Sub-Level B, 213 S. Main Street, Pioneer District,

Seattle, WA., 98104

 

1-216-333-1810

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Every third Wednesday from 2 P.M. to 3 A.M. by invitation only.

 

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