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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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Signed1962 Hawk Moths of Central and Southern AfricaCape Town: 1962A first edition copy of Elliot Pinhey's fascinating study on hawk moths native to Central and Southern Africa, with a letter from the author, extensive coloured plates and original unclipped dust wrapper.
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2003 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets OrganiserLondon: 2003A delightful organiser based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, containing a notepad, ruler, stickers and organiser pages.
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2001 Harry Potter Sticker AlbumTunbridge Wells: 2001A scarce unused sticker album for the 'Philosopher's Stone' book, released prior to the film with the original book illustrations, with a total of one-hundred and fifty-three unopened sticker packs.
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2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Sticker AlbumTunbridge Wells: 2002A unique sticker album for the 'Chamber of Secrets' film, partially complete with sixty-six unopened sticker packs.
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2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Sticker AlbumTunbridge Wells: 2001A very unique piece of memorabilia for the 2001 'Philosopher's Stone' film, an unused fine sticker album, alongside eighty-three unopened sticker packs.
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1918 Modern VentriloquismLondon: 1918A smart first edition of this entertaining guide to ventriloquism with illustrations.
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1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald.
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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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1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works.
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1985 Bibliography of Jane AustenNew York : 1985The corrected second edition of this informative bibliography and essential guide for collecting Jane Austen's works by David Gibson, in the original dust wrapper.
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1926 Bibliotheca Scotica: A Catalogue of BooksGlasgow : 1926A scarce illustrated catalogue of books relating to Scotland sold by John Smith & Son Ltd in the original cloth with a forward by Lauchlan MacLean Watt.
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1926 Annuaire des Ventes de Livres Manuscrits - Reliures ArmorieesParis: 1926A very smartly bound copy of this directory of book sales for manuscripts with fine binding, in the original French language.
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1989 Treasures of ChildhoodNew York: 1989The U.S first edition of this work showcasing the Opie collection of toys and games with full colour illustrations.
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1973 Modern Collector's DollsNew York: 1973A very smart first edition of this thoroughly illustrated work on collecting modern dolls, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1898 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1898A wonderfully presented collection of issues from Volume 19 of The Girl's Own periodical.
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1855 Curiosities of London: Exhibiting the Most Rare and Remarkable Objects of Interest in the MetropolisLondon: 1855An interesting collection of remarkable sights around London.
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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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[1925] Die Sammlung Fritz Buckardt Berlin Deutsches und Auslandisches PorzellanBerlin: [1925]This scarce German auction catalogue lists and depicts the interesting porcelain and earthenware up for sale.
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1906 Essai de Bibliographie Pratique: Aide-Mémoire du Libraire et de l'Amateur de LivresParis: 1906An uncommon directory of rare or curious works of all genres for booksellers and book lovers.
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1900 Sotheby's Catalogue of Illuminated and other Manuscripts and Early Printed BooksLondon: 1900A very scarce copy of this Sotheby's catalogue, with seventeen plates portraying the illuminated manuscripts up for sale.
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1919 New Magical ConceptionsLos Angeles : 1919A very scarce guide to magic tricks by Louis F Christianer.
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1745 An Historical Account of English Money, From the Conquest, to the Present TimeLondon: 1745The second edition of this fascinating study of numismatics, an illustrated volume by Stephen Martin-Leake.
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1909 Lace Making and CollectingLondon: 1909A scarce illustrated work on lace making and collections of lace, first edition.
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1975-1976 The Magnificent Botanical Library of the Stiftung Fur BotanikLondon: 1975-1976Three volumes of auction catalogue for Arpad Plesch's celebrated botanical collection.
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1919 1000 Rubles Russian White Movement BanknoteRussian Empire : 1919A fascinating collectible 1919 banknote, from a monumental period in Russian history.