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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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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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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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1904 Great Golfers: Their Methods at a GlanceLondon: 1904A smart second impression of this insightful study of great golfers, with illustrations throughout.
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1918 Modern VentriloquismLondon: 1918A smart first edition of this entertaining guide to ventriloquism with illustrations.
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1935 Cheiro's Guide to the HandLondon: [1935]Chiero's fascinating guide to palmistry, with illustrations to aid in deciphering the future.
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1858 An Encyclopaedia of Rural SportsLondon: 1858A scarce, new edition of Delabere Blaine's encyclopaedia of rural sports, including fishing, shooting and racing.
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1908-35 British Sports and SportsmenLondon: 1908-35A library limited edition set of the important sporting series 'British Sports and Sportsmen', comprising of eleven illustrated works on a wide variety of sports.
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1953 Manuel Pratique d'Illusionnisme et de Prestidigitation Vol IParis: 1953The first volume of Remi Ceillier's guide to magic tricks in the original French.
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1919 New Magical ConceptionsLos Angeles : 1919A very scarce guide to magic tricks by Louis F Christianer.
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1912 The Art of GolfLondon: 1912An illustrated guide to golfing, with a chapter on the evolution of the bunker.
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c1910 More Tricks and PuzzlesLondon: c1910Scarce book of magic tricks by famous English stage magician Will Goldston.
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1953 Twelve Under Fours: An Informal History of The Selangor Golf ClubKuala Lumpur: 1953An illustrated history of the Selangor Golf Club in celebration of its Diamond Jubilee.
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1929 Some Friendly FairwaysNot Stated: [1929]An illustrated book dedicated to Britain's finest golf courses by E. P. Leigh-Bennett.
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1932 Expert Cigarette Magic: An Original Treatise on the Art and Practice of Cigarette NecromancyMiddlesex: 1932An exciting educational text on cigarette magic, illustrated throughout.
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1919 The Swing in Golf and How to Learn ItLondon : 1919A bright first edition copy of this masterclass in the golf swing.
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1901 The Nineteenth Hole: Being Tales of the Fair GreenNew York and London: 1901A bright first edition of this collection of golfing short stories by Van Tassel Sutphen.
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2004 Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellLondon: 2004A first edition of the debut novel by Susanna Clarke.
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1938 A Natural Golfer: Hand Action in GamesLondon: 1938The first edition of this lovely early twentieth century book on golfing technique with illustrations.
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1976 Fingertip FantasiesBideford : 1976Bob Ostin's book of methods and effects with illustrations by Don Fortescue.
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1964 Malini and His MagicLondon: [1964]A lovely copy of this scarce first edition book dedicated to Max Malini and his career.
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1957 Make MagicLondon: 1957Smart first edition of this scarce illustrated guide to magic tricks by Bob Dunn, complete with unclipped dust wrapper.
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1925 U.S.A. a Depot MagicLondon: 1925Scarce first edition of this magic handbook by Harry Leat, in the original wraps.
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1921 After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket TricksLondon: 1921Uncommon volume of stage magic tricks by C. Lang Neil, a later edition.
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c1934 Tricks That MystifyLondon: c1934The scarce first edition of this magic guide book containing four works bound together from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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c1910 Wizards' Manual: a Practical Treatise on Ventriloquism and Hypnotism, Tricks and MagicBaltimore: c1910A very scarce copy of this guide to magic by Prof. Svengarro.
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1948 The Magic Wand Year Book 1947-1948London: 1948A very scarce magic year book for 1947-8 compiled by George Armstrong.
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1942 The Magic of the HandsLondon: 1942Second edition of this scarce 'Demon Series' edition of books on magic tricks, written by Edward Victor.