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History & Culture
Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1950-71 Thomas Charles Lethbridge Fred Tebbutt Correspondence and Unpublished ManuscriptsNone: 1955-71A unique selection of correspondence between parapsychologist and archaeologist TC Lethbridge and his lifelong friend CF Tebbutt. A scarce survival, including unpublished book typescripts. -
1888-1897 21Vols Lucifer: A Theosophical MagazineLondon: 1888-1897Eighteen volumes and three single issues of Helena Blavatsky's very scarce theosophical periodical, 'Lucifer'. Consisting of hundreds of fascinating articles on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects. -
c1772 The History of Witches Ghosts and Highland SeersBerwick: c1772A vanishingly scarce, first edition of this occult work discussing first-hand accounts of witches, ghosts and seers. -
1679 Practical AstrologyLondon: 1679An extremely scarce first edition of John Middleton's treatise on practical astrology. -
1834 The Darker Superstitions of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1834A very scarce first edition of antiquarian Sir John Graham Dalyell's fascinating study of the occult lore of Scotland, featuring tales of sorcery and the devil. -
1834 Pharmacopoeia HomoepothicaLondon: 1834A very scarce, first edition copy of the first systematic work on homeopathy published in England. A presentation copy, presented from the author to his pupil and friend, John Calthorp Williams. -
1564 Il Metamorfosi Metallico et Humano Di Giovanni Battista Nazari Alchemy 1stBrescia: 1564An extremely scarce work on alchemical transformation and allegorical alchemy. -
1939 Voodoo Gods, An Inquiry into Native Myths and Magic in Jamaica and HaitiLondon: 1939The first UK edition of this work on myth and magic in Jamaica and Haiti, written by Zora Hurston, the author of noted novel of the Harlem Renaissance, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. -
1866 The Life of a Showman; and the Managerial Struggles of David Prince Miller:London: 1866A very scarce autobiography by the entertainer and showman David Prince Miller, an interesting work on the life of a theatre manager in Victorian Britain. -
1816 The Strange Effects of Faith With Remarkable PropheciesLondon: 1816Two very scarce writings by the self-described religious prophetess from Devon, Joanna Southcott. Southcott claimed to have supernatural gifts and dictated prophecies in rhyme. -
1834 Theory of PneumatologyLondon: 1834A lovely copy of the very scarce first English language edition of this examination of the spirit world by German writer Johan Heinrich Jung-Stilling. -
I Ieroglifici Ouero Commentarii Delle Occulte SignificationiVenetia: 1625An uncommon Italian language edition of this famed early study on Egyptian hieroglyphs. This study looks at hieroglyphics and their use in allegory. -
1810 A Key to Physic, and the Occult SciencesLondon: 1810An early edition of Ebenezer Sibly's Occult herbal with beautifully illustrated hand-coloured plates. -
1689 Les Vrayes Centuries et ProphetiesCologne: 1689An early edition of Nostradamus' popular prophetic work, one of the most important works of the sixteenth century, here in the original French. -
1909-1918 The Quest: A Quarterly ReviewLondon: 1909-1918Twenty-seven very scarce volumes of G. R. S. Mead's theosophical periodical, with articles on a wide array of supranormal subjects. -
1930 Spirit Mediums ExposedNew York: 1930A vanishingly scarce magazine on the spiritual and medium world with contributions by Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, a unique work fully illustrated throughout. -
1804 Letters and Communications of Joanna Southcott Prophetess of ExeterStourbridge: 1804A very scarce first edition of the self-proclaimed prophetess Joanna Southcott's letters to Jane Townley, one of her wealthy followers. -
1880 2Vols Haunted LondonLondon: 1880A very scarce two volume extended first edition of this work on 'the London of the present haunted by the London of the past'. With a signed letter from Lord Rosebery. -
1721 Miscellanies Upon the Following Subjects John Aubrey Second Edition ScarceLondon: 1721The second edition of this scarce, occult essay collection by the English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer John Aubrey. -
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1918 The Candle of VisionLondon: 1918A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of George William Russell's fascinating collection of essays concerning Celtic mysticism. -
1914 Self-PurificationIndia: 1914A very scarce collection of quotes and passages on self-purification, mostly by the leading theosophist Annie Besant. -
1726 A New Book of CyphersLondon: 1716A scarce edition of Samuel Sympson's book of cyphers. A smart copy of this work. -
1925 History of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted MasonsDublin: 1925An exceptional copy of the first edition of this very scarce reference text for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland. Being Volume I only, as was published at the time. -
1916 The Unknown Philosopher The Life of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin and the SuLondon: 1916Early scarce edition of Arthur Edward Waite's intriguing biography of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin, a French philosopher from the eighteenth century. -
1912 The Sorcery ClubLondon: 1912A very scarce first edition copy of this work of supernatural fiction. O'Donnell's tale features occult powers and the lost city of Atlantis. A presentation copy, with the stamp to title page. -
1930 The Seer Vol. II Nos. 1-5Carthage, Tunisia: 1930A scarce journal of the occult containing predictions for the future, edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. -
1904 Practical PalmistryLondon: 1904A scarce work on palmistry and the reading of character and fate. The first edition of this work by 'Keiro' or Charles Yates Stephenson. -
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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1915 Imaginations and ReveriesDublin and London: 1915A nice first edition presentation copy of George William Russell's collection of essays and articles, presented from the author to Lota Law, wife of Hugh Alexander Law, and owner of the house where Russell would often go to hunt fairies. -
1975 Sword of WisdomLondon: 1975A scarce first edition copy of this occultist book about 'The Golden Dawn' secret society. -
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. -
1897-1899 The Theosophical ReviewLondon, New York, Benares and Madras: 1897-1899An uncommon collection of 'The Theosophical Review', an important occult journal founded by Helena Blavatsky. -
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. -
1904-1907 The Theosophical Review Volumes XXXIV, XXXVI and XXXIXLondon: 1904-1907An uncommon collection of 'The Theosophical Review', an important occult journal founded by Helena Blavatsky. -
1932 Your Days Are NumberedLondon: 1932An exciting first complete textbook of numerology, the scarce first UK edition. -
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2002 Jours de CirqueMonaco: 2002A beautifully and brightly illustrated celebration of the circus, signed by Prince Rainier of Monaco.