Religion
Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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1947 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1947An illustrated edition of John Bunyan's popular Christian allegory 'The Pilgrim's Progress, with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone.
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1818-1819 Sermons Selected from the Manuscripts of the Late Rev. Charles MooreLondon: 1818-1819The very scarce three volume first edition of this collection of sermons, attractively bound in uniform calf bindings.
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1956 Joseph and His BrothersLondon: 1956A smart later edition of this collected retelling of the stories of Genesis from German author Thomas Mann.
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1884 Saint Matthew to RomansNot Stated: 1884A vanishingly scarce commentary on the gospels by Walsham How, a unique copy presented to the Wadey family from the reformer Louisa Hubbard.
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1988 The Satanic VersesLondon : 1988A near fine first impression copy of Salman Rushdie's highly ambitious and controversial novel.
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1700 La Communion DevoteAmsterdam: 1700A scarce French discussion on the communion and it's importance in the Catholic Church.
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1682 L'Examen de Soy-Mesme, PseaumesCharenton: 1682Two French religious works bound in one, including the psalms, and an exploration on how to prepare for Communion.
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1781 Thelyphthora; or, A Treatise on Female Ruin. Volume II Only.London: 1781The second volume of the second edition of this English clergyman's controversial support of the social benefits of polygamy.
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1950 A Treatise on the Seven Rays: Esoteric Psychology. Volume I.London: 1950The third edition of the first volume of Alice Bailey's five volume Theosophical work 'A Treatise on the Seven Rays', in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1933 Initiation, Human and SolarLondon: 1933An exceptionally bright edition of Alice Ann Bailey's guide to initiation within Theosophy.
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1934 A Treatise on White Magic: or, the Way of the DiscipleLondon: 1934The very scarce first edition of Alice Bailey's esoteric guide to white magic, encountering topics including the astral plane and esoteric senses.
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1930 Letters on Occult MeditationNew York: 1930A scarce early edition of theosophical writer Alice Bailey's work on occult meditation, arranged in a series of letters.
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1929 The Projection of the Astral BodyLondon: 1929The vanishingly scarce second impression of the first edition of Muldoon and Carrington's study of astral projection and out of body experiences, richly illustrated throughout.
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1938 Sane OccultismLondon: 1938The very scarce 'first cheap edition' of Dion Fortune's discussion of various aspects of occultism.
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1957 Through the Gates of DeathLondon: 1957A very scarce contemporary copy of Dion Fortune's study of death, in the original paper wraps.
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1951 The Mystical QabalahLondon: 1951The fourth impression of Dion Fortune's fascinating guide to the 'Mystical Qabalah'.
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1956 The Mystery of The Holy Innocents And Other PoemsLondon: 1956The first UK edition of this translation of poetry by Charles Peguy, comprised of 'The Mystery of The Holy Innocents' and other poems.
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1957 The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and MarriageLondon: 1957The fourth edition of Dion Fortune's scarce guide to esoteric teachings regarding sex, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1930 The Training and Work of an InitiateLondon: 1930The first edition of Dion Fortune's guide to esoteric initiation, an 'essential book for all true students of Occultism'.
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1955 The Training and Work of an InitiateLondon: 1955The second edition of Dion Fortune's guide to esoteric initiation, an 'essential book for all true students of Occultism'.
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1962 Applied MagicLondon: 1962The scarce first edition of this posthumously published work by Dion Fortune, about the 'practical application of magical and occult techniques'.
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1962 Aspects of OccultismLondon: 1962The posthumously published first edition of this collection of writings on the occult by Dion Fortune's.
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1966 The Cosmic DoctrineToddington, Cheltenham: 1966A bright 1960s printing of Dion Fortune's very scarce posthumously published occult work, consisting of 'teachings which were received from the Inner Planes'.
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1649 Prieres et Meditations ChrestiennesCharenton: 1649A very scarce French collection of prayers and meditations for Christians, by the famous preacher Michel le Faucheur.
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1957 The Cosmic DoctrineLondon: 1957The second edition of Dion Fortune's very scarce posthumously published occult work, consisting of 'teachings which were received from the Inner Planes'.
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1926 Arabian Society at the Time of Muhammad. Parts I and II.Calcutta and Simla: 1926The very scarce first edition of Pringle Kennedy's history of Arabian society.
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1931 The Mahdi of Allah, the Story of the Dervish Mohammed AhmedLondon & New York: 1931The first English language edition of Richard A. Bermann's account of the Mahdist insurrection led by Mohammed Ahmed.
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1681 Catechisme ou Instruction ChrestienneAmsterdam : 1681A very scarce work on the catechism and religion by Pierre du Lignon, written in the original French.
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1676 Le Thresor des Prieres et OraisonsRouen: 1676A very scarce French 'treasure' of prayers, a mid-seventeenth century edition.
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c1870 Petit Paroissien Romain Contenant L'Office Du DimancheDijon: c1870A smart pocket-sized copy of this prayer book in the original French.
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1683 Kempis Commun. Ou les Quarte Livres de l'Imitation de Jesus-ChristAmsterdam: 1683An early French translation of this important Christian devotional work.
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1909 The Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)London: 1909The very scarce second edition of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers's translation of the grimoire 'The Key of Solomon'.
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1909 The Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)London: 1909The very scarce second edition of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers's translation of the grimoire 'The Key of Solomon'.
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1896 Horary Astrology: The Key to Scientific PredictionLondon: 1896The sixth edition of Dr. William J. Simmonite's guide to 'Horary Astrology'.
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1914 The Astrological Ready Reckoner and Students' AssistantLondon: 1914The uncommon first edition of this early twentieth century astrological guide by important Theosopher and astrologer 'Sepharial'.
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1906 The Horoscope in DetailLondon: 1906The very scarce second edition of Alan Leo and H. S. Green's astrological guidebook.