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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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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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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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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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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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Signed1991 Hidden Journey: A Spiritual AwakeningLondon: 1991A signed first edition of this autobiography by Andrew Harvey on his spiritual journey and return to his home country, India.
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1910 Studies in Chinese ReligionLondon: 1910The first edition of this scarce illustrated study of religions in China by E. H. Parker.
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1932 ApocalypseLondon: 1932The first trade edition of D. H. Lawrence's last major work, a radical criticism of the forces shaping Western civilisation. With the very scarce dust wrapper.
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1853 Exploration and Survey of The Valley of The Great Salt Lake of UtahWashington: 1853An early senate edition of this comprehensive exploration of the Salt Lake of Utah, including early references to the Church of Latter-day Saints, who had settled in the area in 1847.
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1935 Creation and Evolution in Primitive CosmogoniesLondon: 1935The first edition of this work on the primitive beliefs on creation and evolution by anthropologist Sir James Frazer.
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1912 Abdul Baha in LondonLondon: 1912The scarce first edition of this account of Abdul Baha's trip to London with an introduction by Eric Hammond.
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1972 Habu: The Innovation of Meaning in Daribi ReligionChicago: 1972A first edition copy of this analysis of Habu, a ceremonial communion with the dead practised by the Daribi people.
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1937 Religion and Social OrganizationLondon: 1937A first edition of this work on Polynesian religion by Robert W. Williamson.
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c1915 Bible Studies: Palestine: The Geography of Palestine and its reflection in the BibleIlford: c1915A very scarce bible study on the geography and history of Palestine, published by The Ilford Christadelphian Bible Research Class.
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1900 Malay MagicLondon: 1900The scarce first edition of this influential work regarding the religion and customs of the Malay region, written by anthropologist, Walter William Skeat.
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1873 3 Volumes Histoire des Idées Religieuses en Allemagne Depuis le Milieu XVIIIe siècle Jusqu'a Nos JoursParis: 1873A first edition of this uncommon set discusses religious thought in Germany in the mid eighteenth century.
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Signed1982 Shah 'Abd Al-'Aziz. Puritanism, Sectarian, Polemics and JihadCanberra: 1989A signed copy of Saiyid Athar Abbas Rizvi's interesting volume exploring tensions between Sunni and Shi'i ideologies between 1762 and 1831.
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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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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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1989 Collingwood and Theological HermeneuticsNew York: 1989A first edition this academic work on interpretation in near fine condition.
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1877 Scriptural Extracts, Compiled and Pointed as a Musical Service for the Various Masonic CeremoniesLondon : 1877An uncommon free masonry pamphlet.
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1897 Africa Waiting or The Problem of Africa's EvangelizationLondon: 1897A smart first edition copy of Thornton's scarce missionary study concerning Africa.
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1792 Some Account of the Life and Religious Labours of Sarah GrubbDublin: 1792The scarce first edition of this biographical account of the life of Sarah Tuke Grubb, a Quaker minister, writer and founder of a girls' school in Ireland.
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1954 SpiritualismLondon: 1954A scarce first edition, second impression, of this interesting pamphlet on the phenomena of spiritualism, written by the vicar Kenneth Needham Ross.
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1886 The Law Relating to Protestant Nonconformists and Their Places of WorshipLondon: 1886In this very scarce guide, Reginald Winslow clarifies the rules and rights of contemporary Nonconformists
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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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1781 Memoirs of the Life of James GoughDublin: 1781A scarce first edition work on the life of James Gough, the Quaker and schoolmaster.
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1918 The New RevelationLondon : 1918A first edition copy of this fascinating essay into the realms of spiritualism.
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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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Signed1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods and AmuletsCairo: 1909A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of R. H. Blanchard, illustrated with images of fifty-four specimens.
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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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1933 "Saddle Up"London: 1933Captain Hitchcock's guide to equitation, the first edition enclosed in its scarce dust wrapper.
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1883 The Mythology of Ancient Greece and ItalyLondon: 1883The fourth edition of Irish folklorist Thomas Keightley's illustrated study of the mythology of the ancient world.
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1870 St. Paul and ProtestantismLondon: 1870First edition of this essay concerning Protestantism and St. Paul.
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1852 The Society of FriendsLondon: 1852A very scarce first edition of this narrative on Quakers by Sarah Greer, complete in two volumes.
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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.