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Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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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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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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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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1917-18 Alan Leo's Astrological Manuals: Notable Nativities; Medical Astrology; Directions and DirectingLondon: 1917-1818Three charming early twentieth century astrological works from the Alan Leo's Astrological Manuals series.
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1909-1910 The Key to Astrology; Raphael's Medical Astrology; Raphael's Mundane AstrologyLondon: 1909-1910Three fascinating early twentieth century works on astrology, with a particular focus on the manner in which the cosmos influences health and politics.
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1954 The Wonder that was IndiaLondon: 1954The first edition of A. L. Basham's beautifully illustrated study of the history of India, in an exceptional full morocco binding.
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
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1997 The Famous Druids: A Survey of Three Centuries of English Literature on the DruidsOxford: 1997A fine copy of this fascinating study of the role of the Druids in English literature from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries.
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1935 Fajr al-IslamAl-Qahirah: 1935A very scarce work by historian Ahmad Amin, exploring the history of Islamic religious and culture.
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1723 Les Pseaumes de DavidParis: 1723A French translation of the Psalms of David, an important religious work presented here in French, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1821 History of the Persecutions Endured by the Protestants of the South of FranceLondon: 1821The very scarce first edition of Mark Wilks's account of the persecution of Protestants in the South of France in the 1810s, during the Bourboun Restoration and Hundred Days.
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1775 2 vols The Nonconformist MemorialLondon : 1775A complete two volume set The Nonconformist Memorial, with illustrations.
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1906 The Life of Takla Haymanot The Miracles of Takla Haymanot The Book of the Riches of KingsLondon: 1906A very scarce beautiful facsimile of Ethiopian manuscripts regarding the life and miracles of Tekle Haymanot, a striking work published for Lady Meux, complete with colourful plates.
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1880 The Tabernacle, The Priesthood and The OfferingsLondon : 1880A bright copy of The Tabernacle, The Priesthood and The Offerings, with colour plates.
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1952 Religion in Human ExperienceLondon: 1952The uncommon first edition of this social study of religion with illustrations and in the original dust wrapper.
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1957 The Loves of KrishnaLondon: 1957A smart first edition work regarding the story of Krishna in Indian art and poetry, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1963 The GrailCardiff: 1963A smart first edition copy of this interesting historical work regarding the Grail Story, by a leading medieval scholar.
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1933 The Golden BoughLondon: 1933James George Frazer's famous comparative study of magic and religion, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
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1967 The African WitchEdinburgh and London: 1967The first edition of this fascinating work on the beliefs and spiritual witchcraft practices among the Shona of Rhodesia, in the original dust wrapper.
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1892 The Caliphate Its Rise, Decline, and FallLondon : 1892A smart second edition copy exploring the history of the Caliphate, with folding maps.
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1933 "Saddle Up"London: 1933Captain Hitchcock's guide to equitation, the first edition enclosed in its scarce dust wrapper.
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c1907 The RosicruciansLondon: c1907History of Rosicruciansm by Hargrave Jennings, the fifth edition.
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1903 The Mystic, Ascetics, And Saints of IndiaLondon : 1903A fascinating first edition copy of The Mystic, Ascetics, And Saints of India, with illustrations throughout.
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1905 The Land and the BookLondon: 1905A new edition of this work concerning Biblical imagery and scenes from the Holy Land by W. M. Thomson.
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1882 Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other ReligionsNew York: 1882An interesting study of Bible myths and their parallels in other religions, with numerous illustrations throughout the text.
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1904 The Holy LandLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated travel guide to the Holy Land of Jerusalem, complete with colour plates and topographical descriptions.
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c1890 Paroissien RomainLimoges: c1890An illustrated pocket-sized prayer book in both French and Latin.
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1889 Native Life in South IndiaLondon: 1889The very scarce first edition account of this missionary's time with the Hindus of South India. Illustrated throughout.
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1927 Die BibelBerline: 1927A lavishly-illustrated copy of this Lutherian Bible, internally impeccable.