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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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1905 Wild Ducks: How to Rear and Shoot ThemLondon : 1905A first edition of Captain W. Coape Oates helpful guide to rearing and shooting wild ducks, with four illustrative plates by British artist G.E. Lodge.
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1862 Horses and Hounds, to which is added The Taming of Wild HorsesLondon: 1862A scarce, new edition of this informative work on the care of horses and dogs, with illustrations.
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1920 Dog Breaking the Most Expeditious, Certain, and Easy MethodLondon: 1920A smart reprint of this illustrated guide to training dogs for sports, uncommon to see in the original dust wrapper.
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1933 Dogs of Every DayLondon: 1933A book for dog lovers, containing poems about twelve popular breeds, charmingly illustrated by Cecil Aldin.
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1918 Modern VentriloquismLondon: 1918A smart first edition of this entertaining guide to ventriloquism with illustrations.
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1906-1914 Dogs By Well-Known AuthoritiesLondon: 1906-1914A profusely illustrated first edition of Harding Cox's study of dogs, with input from well-known authorities.
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1906 Dogs by Well-Known Authorities: Volume One - The TerriersLondon: 1906A beautifully illustrated, scarce first edition of this highly informative work on terriers, edited by Harding Cox.
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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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1862 Beeton's Book of Poultry and Domestic AnimalsLondon: 1862A scarce copy of this delightful work on how to care for domestic animals, in sickness and in health, by S. O. Beeton.
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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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Signed1955-1957 2vols Dog Training My Way and Barbara Woodhouse's Book of DogsLondon: 1955-1957Two signed first edition volumes concerning training and caring for dogs, by the well-loved television personality Barbara Woodhouse.
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1959 The Book of Show DogsLondon: 1959A first edition copy of this comprehensive reference guide to showing dogs of many different breeds, by the beloved Barbara Woodhouse.
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1919 New Magical ConceptionsLos Angeles : 1919A very scarce guide to magic tricks by Louis F Christianer.
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1910 The Life of a FoxhoundLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated edition of this work detailing the life of a foxhound.
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1900 A Thoroughbred MongrelLondon : 1900A first edition copy of this humorous dog tail with illustrations.
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1881 A Manual of Homeopathic Veterinary Practice: Designed for Horse, All Kinds of Domestic Animals and FowlsNew York & Philadelphia: 1881A scarce second edition of this informative work on homeopathic remedies in veterinary work.
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1910 A Manual of Toy DogsLondon: 1910A charming book on the treatment of toy dogs, with notes on different breeds.
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1915 Indian Notes about Dogs Their Diseases and TreatmentCalcutta : 1915A later edition of this interesting volume on the care of dogs.
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1900 Catalogue of the Forty-Second Great Annual National Exhibition of Sporting and Other DogsBirmingham: 1900The very scarce catalogue for the national dog show in Birmingham for the year 1900.
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1882 The Horse-Owners' SafeguardEdinburgh: 1882A first edition copy of this scarce 19th century medical guide for horse-owners.
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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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1909 Pussy and Her WaysLondon: 1909A beautiful Cecil Aldin work on cats and their many adventures, illustrated colourfully in Aldin's signature style.
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1850 Dog BreakingLondon: 1850A scarce second edition of this book on dog training by Lieut. Col. W. N. Hutchinson.
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1960 BeaglingLondon : 1960A bright first edition copy of this work on Beagling, with illustrations.
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Signed1893 Dogs Ancient and Modern and Walks in WalesLondon : 1893A bright signed first edition copy of this charming history of the dog, with descriptions of walks in Wales.
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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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1947 The Modern GreyhoundLondon: 1947A delightful first edition of this study of the modern greyhound.
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2004 Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellLondon: 2004A first edition of the debut novel by Susanna Clarke.
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1923 Diseases of the DogLondon: 1923An educational guide to veterinary disease and treatment for dogs, with numerous illustrations throughout.
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1985 The Bulldog A MonographEngland: 1985The uncommon facsimile limited reprint edition of this book on English bulldogs with illustrations.