Das Rätsel der Sphinx de Ludwig Laistner - 1889: Grundzüge Einer Mythengeschichte (2 Vol.)

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.

C.W. Leadbeater - The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact - Adyar (India) - Theosophical Publishing House, 1928 - First Edition - Hardcover - 67pp - 19x13 cmCondition Good: Small bookseller label in front, maybe the book has new end papers? I'm not sure. Cover has some light damage at corners and edges, some very faint underlining and marking, small split in the middle ( please see pictures). The binding is good (despite the small split) and the book shows little 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.

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.

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

[Leipzig?]: Impensis Voegelianis, 1606. 5 1/2" X 3 3/8". 357, (45 Index) pages. "editi Per Henricum Schvalenberg, Opt. Art. Magistrum Et Professorem publicum in Academia Lipsiensi". "[An epitome of the "Hieroglyphica" of G.P. Valeriano Bolzani, and of C.A. Curio's supplement thereto.]." (WorldCat) Contemporary dark leather with three raised bands at spine. Very Good, first two blank front end neatly excised, 1 1/4" tear to leather at base of spine with chip to leather, 1/4" loss of leather at head of spine, corners and edges rubbed, toning at end papers. faint numbers in pencil rear paste down. Interior clean and free of markings, text in Latin and is complete. Uncommon in current commerce. . Second Edition. Leather. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.

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.

C.W. Leadbeater - The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact - Adyar (India) - Theosophical Publishing House, 1928 - First Edition - Hardcover - 67pp - 19x13 cmCondition Good: Small bookseller label in front, maybe the book has new end papers? I'm not sure. Cover has some light damage at corners and edges, some very faint underlining and marking, small split in the middle ( please see pictures). The binding is good (despite the small split) and the book shows little 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.

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.

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

[Leipzig?]: Impensis Voegelianis, 1606. 5 1/2" X 3 3/8". 357, (45 Index) pages. "editi Per Henricum Schvalenberg, Opt. Art. Magistrum Et Professorem publicum in Academia Lipsiensi". "[An epitome of the "Hieroglyphica" of G.P. Valeriano Bolzani, and of C.A. Curio's supplement thereto.]." (WorldCat) Contemporary dark leather with three raised bands at spine. Very Good, first two blank front end neatly excised, 1 1/4" tear to leather at base of spine with chip to leather, 1/4" loss of leather at head of spine, corners and edges rubbed, toning at end papers. faint numbers in pencil rear paste down. Interior clean and free of markings, text in Latin and is complete. Uncommon in current commerce. . Second Edition. Leather. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.