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J.A. MacCulloch - The Religion of the Ancient Celts - Edinburgh, T&T Clark, 1911 - First Edition - Hardcover - 399pp - 23x15 cmCondition Very Good - The cover is looking great for such an old book. Name inside, some occasional spotting and a few notes/underlining (especially the first chapters) but most of the book is clean with a solid binding.In this book J.A. MacCulloch presents a different view of the ancient Celts as he dives into their mysterious world. The book touches on the sagas, worships, festivals, influencers, magic, and the transition of eras from Pagan to Christianity, and ideals. Providing a cultural investigation into why they once worshipped mountains, knolls, rivers, lakes, forests, and how the druids who were the ritual providers of the time were seen as shaman, priest, and magician who officiated over sacred rites and spaces for the dead.One of the most complete and referred books about this subject and impossible to find as First Edition, it seems this books hasn't been available… Leer más

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh - The Sun Behind the Sun Behind the Sun; a Darshan Diary - India, Rajneesh Foundation, 1980 - 1st Edition - Hardcover with dust jacket - 615pp - 22x15 cmCondition Very Good: Dust jacket some minor damage at corners and edges, pages a bit yellowed. Otherwise almost as new, no names or writing, tight, probably unread. Only 5000 printed for this first edition.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Tragos Magicos - Santiago Policastro (Pichin) - 1977, 2nd Edition, Spanish & English - Hardcover - 221pp - 21x15cmInserted is a autographed business card from Pampero Rum for which he worked over 30 years.(see pictures for details.)Condition Good: Some small white spots on the back of the cover, some pages have a line as if the page was folded while printing the book (please see picture)One of the most famous books about cocktails in the world, this book from Pichin is a real treatise on the subject. In this book 400 cocktails from the gallant bartender in Spanish & English accompanied with some beautiful artwork. This book is a real collectors item and almost impossible to find, it's probably the only book available for sale worldwide.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Joseph Blagrave - Blagrave's Introduction to Astrology, in Three Parts - London, E. Tyler and R. Holt, for Obadiah Blagrave, 1682 - First Edition - Hardcover - 329pp - 10x18 cm
Condition Good: Frontispiece missing, probably rebound, name inside and some inscriptions at front and back, minor worming at upper inner margin. Otherwise the book is remarkably clean and fresh inside, all pages clean without notes or remarks and the binding is solid. The book is protected by a custom-made, gilt titled cloth box.
This posthumous book (published by his nephew) is the final work written by Blagrave who had a profound belief in the virtues of astrology. He has published several scientific books and other works as early as 1658. His youthful years were spent in the study of astronomy and astrology, afterwards in philosophy and the practice of physic and he once wrote: "Without some knowledge in astronomy one can be no astrologer, and without knowledge in astrology one can be no philosopher, and without knowledge… Leer más

Dante Alighieri, Henry Francis Cary(translator) - The Vision of Purgatory and Paradise; illustrated with the designs of Gustave Doré - London, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1868 - First Edition - Hardcover - 337pp - 38x30 cm.
Condition Very Good: Spine has been renewed (which is a weak spot for these books), cover label shows some stains, title page has a fold. Otherwise a great book with a solid binding, clean pages, beautifull illustrations with tissue guards.
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L.W. de Laurence - The Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic And East Indian Occultism & The Book of Secret Hindu, Ceremonial, And Talismanic Magic; in one volume - Chicago, The de Laurence Company, 1939 - 14th Edition - Hardcover - 635pp - 28x20 cmCondition Fine: The book is almost as new. When the book is closed you can see that the page edges are not perfect white and there is a barely visible smudge on the spine. Otherwise the book is in fantastic shape; no names or writing, no visible signs of use, bright cover, white pages and tight binding. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Alice B. Toklas - The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book; illustrations by Sir Francis Rose - London, Michael Joseph, 1954 - First Edition - Hardcover - 288pp - 23x15cmCondition Good: Cover worn and faded. Throughout the book some signs of use: this book really has been used but all pages are clean, no names or writing, binding good. Alice Babette Toklas (1877-1967) was the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein. They lived together as part of the Parisian avant-garde from the day they met in 1907 until Stein's death. Between the wars, their Paris home was a salon for the leading writers and artists of the day, including Ernest Hemingway, Alfred North Whitehead, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Picasso, Thornton Wilder, Sherwood Anderson, Matisse, Gris, Braque and Ford Maddox Ford. This book contains a melange of reminiscences and recipes, celebrating the food and kitchen aspects of Toklas' life with Gertrude Stein and contains the Surrealist artist Brion Gysin's infamous recipe for hashish fudge (expurgated… Leer más

Mrs. Belloc Lowndes - The Lodger - London, Methuen & Co, 1913 - First Edition - Hardcover (Library Binding) - 311pp - 18x13 cmCondition Good/Fair: Bound in library binding, cover in good condition, some library marks and stamps in front. One page has been repaired with tape (see picture), pages a bit discoloured and some occasional spotting. Otherwise clean, no notes or underlining, binding tight, complete.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Ralph Houlbrooke - Death, Ritual and Bereavement - London, Routledge, 1989 - First Edition - Hardcover with dust jacket - 250 pp - 22x14 cmCondition: Perfect, as new.Death, Ritual and Bereavement examines the social history of death and dying from 1500 to the 1930s. The book focuses on the death-bed, funerals, burials, mourning customs and the expression of grief. Seems to be the only first edition available worldwide.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Major-General E.B. Ashmore - Air Defence - London, Longmans Green & Co, 1929 - Hardcover - First Edition - 179pp + map - 22x15 cmCondition Very Good: Cover a few dirty spots, pencil note inside at the back. Some pages have been marked with a small cross in pencil. No other issues: tight, complete (with map) and in very good shape for such an old book.Major-General Ashmore was the leading figure in the air defence of the United Kingdom, founding what would eventually become the Royal Observer Corps. He was appointed to devise improved systems of detection, communication and control. A system to be called the Metropolitan Observation Service was created which covered the London area and was known as the London Air Defence Area.On 29 October 1925 the Observer Corps came into official existence. Major-General Ashmore was regarded as the first commander of the Observer Corps in all but name during 1925 and he is deemed to be the Corps' founder. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel… Leer más

Robert (Vermeire) of the American Bar, Casino Municipal, Nice and late of the Embassy Club, London - Cocktails: How to Mix Them - London, Herbert Jenkins, ca. 1930 - Eight Large Edition - Hardcover with Dust jacket - 112pp - 16x10cmCondition Very Good: Dust jacket a bit dirty and some minor damage at corners and edges, first empty pages foxed and name inside. Otherwise the book is in great condition and it shows no signs of use inside; cover bright and looks almost as new, pages clean and unmarked, binding very tight. Hundreds of thousands know how to drink a cocktail; but few can mix one. That was the inception of this book and Robert is well known as an expert. He gives full instructions as to the mixing of all the well-known cocktails, and not only cocktails, but cobblers, coolers, crustas, egg noggs, fizzes, flips, frappes, highballs, punches, rickeys, slings, smashes, sours and toddies. Above all he tells you how it is possible to give your friends first-class cocktails at home.If you have… Leer más

H.P. Blavatsky - Theosophical Glossary; Preface by G.R.S Mead - London, The Theosophical Publishing Society, 1892 - First Edition - Hardcover - 389pp - 25x18 cmCondition Good: cover some traces of use, name inside, some spotting. A small split in front and back but binding still firm and everything attached, no notes or writing. This is a very rare original first edition of this book.

C. W. Rolleston, Richard Wagner - Parsifal or the Legend of the Holy Grail. Retold from Ancient Sources, with acknowledgement to the Parsifal of Richard Wagner; illustrated by Willy Pogany - London, Harrap & Co, 1912 - First Edition - Hardcover - 16 tipped in illustrations - 29x20 cm
Condition Good: Some markings on the front cover and some damage at corners and edges ; name inside and pages are discolored. Otherwise looking great with all 16 tipped-in illustrations present in very good condition and numerous other color and b/w illustrations.
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John Rhode - The Murders in Praed Street - London, Geoffrey Bles, 1929 - Populair Edition (3th) - Hardcover - 312pp - 19x13 cm Condition Good: The cover has some damage at the top and bottom of the spine and at corners & edges, a spot on the back and the pages are yellowing. No other issues: no names or stamps, binding solid, pages clean and complete.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Thomas Taylor - The Theoretic Arithmetic of the Pythagoreans; introductory Essay by Manly P. Hall - Los Angeles, The Phoenix Press, 1934 - First Edition - Hardcover - 248pp - 16x24 cmSigned with: "Kindest Regards Manly P. Hall" Condition Good: Back cover discolored and pages throughout the book a bit discolored in the margin. Otherwise no issues; tight binding, no notes or remarks, only minor signs of use.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Marjorie Bowen - The Shadow on Mockways - London, Collins, 1933 - 4th Edition - Hardcover - 254pp - 18x12 cmCondition Good: Spine bleached,, cover faded, label and note at empty pages, spotting throughout the book (mostly at the edges). The book has no big issues; binding tight, pages clean, complete.Marjorie Bowen (Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell) was a British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography. She also wrote under the names Joseph Shearing, George R. Preedy, John Winch, Robert Paye, and Margaret Campbell. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

M. Oldfield Howey - The Cat in the Mysteries of Religion and Magic - London, Rider & Co, 1930 - First Edition - Hardcover - 254pp - 23x16 cmCondition Good: Publishers stamp and erased name on title page. Book shows some signs of use, binding has a small split but the book feels solid. No other issues, a great book for it's age.An overview of the various beliefs and customs relating to cats through the ages from ancient Egypt to current superstition. All aspects are dealt with, there being chapters of 'Freya and her Cat', 'Witches in Cat Form', 'The Cat in Paradise', 'The Cat's Nine Lives', 'The Corn Cat', and so on. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Sepharial - The Kabala of Numbers Part II; a Handbook of Interpretation - London, William Rider, 1913 - First Edition - Hardcover - 215pp - 19x13 cmCondition Very Good: Cover some minor damage at corners & edges, spine bleached. Otherwise no issues: binding tight, no names, notes or underlining.The Kabala of numbers is a book that concerns itself with the study of numerology. In the study of numbers we are not concerned with figureology, or mere symbolism, but with quantities and geometrical relations. This study has its principles, its alphabet, its language and terminology, and its signification. The science of numbers is of remotest antiquity. Among the Aryans and Greeks, the Assyrians and Egyptians, we find indications of a development which gave to numbers their real significance and employed them in a system of symbolism which had respect to something more than mere enumeration.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped… Leer más

William Le Queux - Mysteries of a Great City: Being the Reminiscences of Monsieur Raoul Becq, ex-sous-chef of the Sûreté Générale of Paris - London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1920 - First Edition - Hardcover - 256pp - 18x12cmCondition Good: Cover discolored and some wear. Name inside and pages browned. Looks like a well used book but it's complete, no notes or underlining, binding good.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

Le Tour du Monde de Deux Gosses - Comte Henri de la Vault et Arnould Galopin, illustrated by E. Bouard & Paul Thiriat - Paris, Librairie Illustrée, Jules Tallandier Éditeur, 1908 - First Edition - Hardcover - 480pp - 32x25 cm (large book)État très bon: Couverture en très bon état avec seulement la colonne vertébrale blanchie, illustration de la couverture en bon état avec seulement des dommages mineurs. L'intérieur du livre ne présente pratiquement aucune trace d'utilisation, seuls les coins inférieurs de certaines pages ont été légèrement pliés. Le livre est propre, sans inscriptions ni noms, illustrations en parfait état, reliure solide.Condition Very Good: Cover in great condition with only the spine bleached, cover illustration in good condition with only minor damage. The inside of the book has almost no traces of use, only the bottom corners of some pages has been slightly bend. The book is clean, no inscriptions or names, illustrations in perfect condition, binding strong.If… Leer más