I own a copy of Cornelius Agrippa's De Occulta Philosophia (1533,
complete), and though this is not a particularly pressing issue, I would
like to bequeath it in my will so that it can be readily available to
other students of neo-Platonic magic. My first thought was Chicago's
Newberry Library, where I once worked, and at the moment that's still
Plan A: it's one of the few free and open-to-the-public research
libraries in the world, but they don't do a very good job of publicizing
themselves or their collections, and they already have one (with the
dubious 4th book included). My second thought was the Bodleian, hoping
perhaps to acquire a reader's card I don't have to renew every year in
the bargain, but they've got at least three copies (two of the 1533
printing). Mine is in quite good shape. I'd like to find the best
possible home for it after I'm no longer able to peruse and enjoy it.
Any suggestions?
Ken
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