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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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c1928 Light on The Path & KarmaLondon: c1928A scarce work exploring concepts of Theosophy, from American writer and anthropologist Mabel Cook Cole.
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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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1813 The Answer of the Lord to the Powers of DarknessLondon: 1813The second edition of this very scarce work from religious prophetess Joanna Southcott.
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1925-30 The Golden BoughLondon: 1925-30A complete set of the third and best edition of James George Frazer's famous study on religion, mythology and anthropology.
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1933 The High Clerc Cookery BookMadras: 1933The fourth edition of this very scarce cookery booked aimed at missionaries and their families living in India.
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1892 Beyond the Stars: or, Heaven, Its Inhabitants, Occupations, and LifeEdinburgh: 1892A smart copy of this scarce work on theological work on the heavens and the beings found there.
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1786 Solomon's Temple Spiritualized; or, Gospel-Light Fetched Out of the TempleEdinburgh: 1786A lesser known insightful religious work by John Bunyan, in which he explores the existence and significance of Solomon's Temple.
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1932 No Traveller Returns: Ten Chapters on the Future LifeLondon : [1932]A scarce second impression of this work by Reverend Clarence May on the afterlife, with original unclipped dust wrapper.
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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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1836-37 The New Irish PulpitDublin : 1936-37Two volumes of this very scarce collection of issues from the 'New Irish Pulpit' publication.
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1809-1810 The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy & Sermons on Several SubjectsLondon: 1809-1810A collection of three volumes by William Paley, comprised of his moral, political and religious views.
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1828 A Practical View of the Redeemer's Advent, In A Series of DiscoursesLondon: 1828The third edition of this very scarce religious work by James Haldane Stewart.
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1889 Upward!London: 1889A very scarce, first edition of this delightful collection of bible texts, with verses and illustrations for every day of the month.
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1828 Essays on the Most Important Subjects in Religion; The Force of TruthEdinburgh: 1828A scarce edition of the works of Thomas Scott, featuring his religious essays, and his spiritual autobiography 'The Force of Truth'.
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c1899 The Book of Common PrayerOxford; London: c1899A smartly bound edition of this important religious text, a thin paper edition bound by R. A. & D. McGregor.
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1800-4 A Sammelband of Devotional Pieces and Poems, with 'Select Pieces' from Benjamin FranklinLondon; Ploughmill: 1800-1804A charming sammelband in which eight works of poetry are bound together, including 'Select Pieces' by Benjamin Franklin, and Tomkins's 'Poems of Various Subjects'.
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1812 Sacred Dramas: Chiefly Intended For Young PersonsLondon: 1812The popular religious anthology of poems and plays by Hannah More.
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1756-1758 The Book of Common Prayer; The Whole Book of PsalmsLondon: 1756-1758Two mid-eighteenth century editions of classic Anglican works, bound together in tree calf.
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1861 Thoughts of Peace for the Christian SuffererLondon: 1861A smart twelfth edition of this collection of passages from scripture and sacred poetry on peace.
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1852 De Imitatione Christi Libri QuatuorLipsiae: 1852The third edition of this work in Latin on the imitation Christ, bound in full morocco.
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1815 The Book of Common PrayerLondon: 1815A pocket-sized Book of Common Prayer, printed for J. Reeves, in a decorative full calf binding.
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1832 Psalms and Hymns for the Abbey Church of Great MalvernLondon: 1832A smart, pocket-sized collection of psalms and hymns, for the use of the Abbey Church of Great Malvern.
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1948 Fifty Years in PalestineLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this very scarce work exploring the author's time as a missionary in Palestine from 1889.
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1860 Footfalls on the Boundary of Another World with Narrative IllustrationsLondon: 1860A detailed and comprehensive work on the social religious movement of Spiritualism.