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Original Art - Marvel Premiere Unpublished Cover (c.1976) by Tim Conrad

Virgil Finlay "Almuric" by Robert E. Howard Weird Tales (August 1939) Source

Almuric

Utriusque Cosmi Maioris scilicet et Minoris Metaphysica, Physica Atque Technica Historia, c. 1617 by Fludd, Robert

Johannis Conradi Barchusen Elementa chemiae, quibius subjuncta est, Confectura lapidis philosophici, imaginibus repraesentata, c. 1718

Labyrinth in "Achillis Bocchii Bonon. Symbolicarum quaestionum de universo genere quas serio ludebat libri quinque", c. 1555

"This labyrinth was shrouded in darkness and black clouds, its gates were enclosed by adamantine doors. But a second Achilles, guided by Mercury and Phoebus, broke them and fearlessly rushed through hidden places.

Once buried in mists, in the tomb of sleep, the symbols were revealed by the goddess of symbols. Do you see how he finally rejoices in the long-awaited light? Does he follow in the footsteps of fate?

As the dark veil wavers overhead, his uncovered golden locks gleam brightly. With joy, he strides through open volumes, is that which was once concealed now made manifest?

Do you see how a beautiful woman with a double crown adorns the poet’s forehead with her wisdom? The first crown is golden, bestowed as a triumph, followed by Phoebus' laurel wreath, the beloved of the poet.

This crowned woman is either goodness or inner virtue, through her, the poet’s glorious trophies stand. Do you see how words shine clearly before your eyes? Now read, so that you may understand their meaning.

Here is the life of Bocchi, which you bring to nations— this homeland lies in the winding paths of labyrinths."