The Key of Solomon the King, also known as the Clavicula Salomonis, is a book of magical spells and rituals attributed to King Solomon of Israel. The book was translated and edited by S. L. MacGregor Mathers, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and first published in 1888. The Key of Solomon contains instructions for summoning and commanding various spirits, as well as spells for protection, healing, love, and other purposes. It is considered a grimoire, or textbook of magic, and has been influential in the development of Western occultism. The book includes detailed illustrations of magical circles and sigils, as well as descriptions of the tools and materials needed for performing the spells. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and practice of ceremonial magic.1888. The Key of Solomon is a celebrated magical work and is a necessary textbook for the student of occult science. This work is edited from several ancient manuscripts in the British Museum, which all differ from each other in various points. The Key was instrumental in influencing a variety of grimoires and other works on magical practices. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.