Occult & Esoterica
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1978 The SpearLondon: 1978The first edition of this novel by James Herbert on a Nazi cult and the Holy Lance.
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1927 A Note on ReligionLondon: 1927The vanishingly scarce first edition of this short work in which H. Rider Haggard explains his unorthodox personal religious beliefs.
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1926 The Survival of ManLondon: 1926A scarce example of this esoteric work, demonstrating Lodge's belief in life after death, presented here in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1931 On the Shores of the InfiniteLondon; Norwich: 1931A very scarce first edition spiritual novel following a spirit as they adventure through different realms, signed by the author to the title page.
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1930 Ghost-Stories of an AntiquaryLondon: 1930A smart early edition of one of the most important anthology of ghost stories ever written, by Montague Rhodes James.
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2003 The House of Hidden LightLondon: 2003A scarce limited edition of Waite and Machen's highly regarded occult text, edited and with commentary from R. A. Gilbert.
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1919 A Thin Ghost and OthersLondon: 1919A sought after first edition copy of this collection of cheerful horror stories by Montague Rhodes James.
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1922 The Golden Bough, A Study in Magic and ReligionLondon: 1922A smart example of the first single volume abridged edition of Frazer's highly influential work of comparative religion and anthropology.
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1968 The I Ching or Book of ChangesLondon: 1968A bright third UK edition copy of Richard Wilhelm's translation of the I Ching, rendered into English by Cary F. Baynes.
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1841 Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two SticksLondon: 1841The first translation in English of Alain Rene Le Sage's Asmodeus, with illustrations throughout by Tony Johannot.
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1937 GlastonburyLondon: 1937An uncommon first edition of this fascinating work regarding the notable town of Glastonbury, in the original dust wrapper.
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1891 Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange EventsLondon: 1891A scarce collection of articles on the history of mysticism, compiled by Sabine Baring-Gould.
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1913 Hypnotism: Its History, Practice and TheoryLondon: 1913The third edition of John Milne Bramwell's incredibly detailed study of the history and practice of medical hypnotism.
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1980 Man Heaven EarthNot Stated: 1980The first edition of this very scarce esoteric work by Henri Tracol, regarding the role of man, heaven and earth, and how they are represented in various scriptures.
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1985 An Anthology of NumberNot Stated: 1985An excellent copy of this very scarce work on the occult powers of numbers.
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1928 Metapsychisme et Occultisme: Douze ConferencesParis: 1928A scarce philosophical work containing twelve lectures on metaphysics and occultism, in the French language.
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1948 Letters On Occult MeditationLondon: 1948A collection of letters concerning meditation by Alice Bailey, one of the first writers to use the term "New Age".
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c1900 A Manual of Cheirosophy Being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin SciencesLondon: c1900An illustrated guide to the science of palmistry, a popular work by Edward Heron-Allen, the ninth edition.
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1971 Daemonologia: Discourse on WitchcraftNew York: 1971A very scarce facsimile edition of Edward Fairfax's work on demonology, complete with unclipped dust wrapper.
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1923 The Progressed HoroscopeLondon: 1923The uncommon second edition of this text book concerned with the horoscope by Alan Leo.
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1930 DemonolatryLondon: 1930A translated edition of this work on demons and witches, drawn from the trials of 900 people accused of the crime of witchcraft.
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1922 Bantu Beliefs and MagicLondon: 1922An illustrated first edition work on the beliefs of the Bantu people, written from first-hand experiences by Charles William Hobley.
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1938 The Analects of ConfuciusLondon: 1938The scarce first thus of this translation of the Analects of Confucius in the original publisher's cloth binding.
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1936 The Human Soul in the Myths of PlatoLondon: 1936The scarce first edition of this work on spiritualism and mythology in the original dust wrapper.
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1976 Yeats, the Tarot and the Golden DawnDublin: 1976An early edition of Kathleen Raine's 1968 lecture regarding tarot, and the Golden Dawn.
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1922 The Book of Talismans, Amulets, and Zodiacal GemsLondon: 1922A very scarce work discussing the history and beliefs of talismans from across the world, an expanded second edition.
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1930 Literature and Occult TraditionLondon: 1930The first English translation of this comprehensive work regarding occult literature and philosophical poetry.
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1925 A Thin Ghost and OthersLondon: 1925An early edition of the third popular short story collection by M. R. James, a brilliant collection of ghosts stories.
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1975 Sword of WisdomLondon: 1975A scarce first edition copy of this occultist book about 'The Golden Dawn' secret society.
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1934 Madam Crowl's Ghost and Other Tales of MysteryLondon: 1923A scarce first edition collection of spooky short stories by the master of the horror genre, Sheridan Le Fanu.
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1911 WiddershinsLondon: 1911The second impression of this sought-after anthology of ghost stories by Oliver Onions, scarce in all editions.
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1972 City of RevelationLondon: 1972A beautiful and scarce first edition copy of John Michell's work regarding sacred geometry and numerology.
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1931 Haunted HousesLondon: 1931A scarce edition of this thrilling book of ghost stories, with numerous illustrations throughout.
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1945 Poltergeist Over England Three Centuries of Mischievous GhostsLondon: 1945A very scarce first edition study by Harry Price, an in-depth exploration of poltergeists, discussing five-hundred known cases of poltergeists, complete with plates.
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1904 A Book of GhostsLondon: 1904The second edition of this collection of spooky supernatural stories by Sabine Baring-Gould.
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1962 The Complete Prophecies of NostradamusNew York: 1962A fascinating work detailing the prophecies of Nostradamus, a French astrologer and reputed seer.