[Jean-Pierre-Louis de Luchet]. Mémoires authentiques pour servir à l'histoire du comte de Cagliostro. Paris, 1786.

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The life and mysteries of Count Alessandro di Cagliostro (1743–1795)

Name: The life and mysteries of Count Alessandro di Cagliostro (1743–1795)
SKU: 154

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€ 225,00

Discover the fascinating life of Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, one of the most enigmatic occultists of the 18th century. Born Giuseppe Balsamo in Palermo, Sicily, Cagliostro became a legendary figure in alchemy, mysticism, and Freemasonry.

A skilled alchemist and forger, he traveled across Europe selling magical artifacts and performing secret rituals. Even the famous Casanova praised his abilities. In London, he joined the Freemasons, later founding several Masonic lodges across Europe.

His name became linked to the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a scandal that rocked the French court. Imprisoned in the Bastille, he was later acquitted—but controversy followed him. In 1789, after his own wife denounced him to the Inquisition, he was arrested in Rome and sentenced to life in prison, where he died in 1795.

This short biography explores the myths and realities of Cagliostro’s life, making it essential reading for those interested in esoteric history, secret societies, and alchemy.

Checkout this German translation of Barberi’s investigation into Alessandro di Cagliostro as well.

Title

[Jean-Pierre-Louis de Luchet].

Mémoires authentiques pour servir à l'histoire du comte de Cagliostro.

Paris, 1786.

Physical Description

12mo (18,8 x 11,9 cm). 40 pp. Stab-stitched, plain wrappers. Untrimmed, leaving deckles and point holes intact. Wrappers damaged, a few dog ears and a few leaves slightly soiled, otherwise in good, unsophisticated condition.