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A Manual of Cheirosophy Being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin Sciences of Cheirognomy and Cheiromancy by Means Whereof the Past, the Present, and the Future May Be Read in the Formations of the Hands. Preceded by an Introductory Argument Upon the Science of Cheriosophy and Its Claims to Rank As a Physical Science
London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, c1900. Hardback. The ninth edition of this uncommon work by Edward Heron-Allen on palmistry, a fascinating work on the subject, complete with illustrations throughout. The ninth edition of this uncommon work.An important volume on cheirosophy and palmistry, looking in detail at the twin sciences of cheirognomy and cheiromancy. The science of palmistry became greatly popular in the Victorian era due to the figure Cheiro, who was well known for his pivotal studies. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and twenty plates, by Rosamund Brunel Horsley. Collated, complete.By Edward Heron-Allen, an English polymath. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with a little discolouration and marking to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. A very small amount of loss to the rear board. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of odd spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Very Good . Ill.: Rosamund Brunel Horsley. Very Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 806P20
GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: A Manual of Cheirosophy Being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin Sciences A Manual of Cheirosophy cheriosophy palmsitry A Manual of Cheirosophy rosamund b horsley Rosamund Brunel Horsley
Letters on Occult Meditation
London, John M. Watkins, 1948. Cloth. A collection of letters concerning meditation by Alice Bailey, one of the first writers to use the term "New Age". A reprint of the second edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper in three pieces. Alice Bailey (1880-1949) was a prolific writer on theosophical subjects, and was one of the first to use the term "New Age". In this work she teaches occult meditation, along with her theory on the "constitution of man". In publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper in three pieces. Externally, cloth is very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with some spotting to the fore edge and end papers. Dust wrapper is bright but in three pieces, with losses and sunning to the spine of the wrap, and closed tears to the folds and front of the wrap. Faint stain to the front of the wrap. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good Only.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 859M26
GBP 295,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 336.25 US$ 387.87 | JP¥ 59812]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Occult Meditation Alice Bailey Esoterica Meditation Not Stated
Delle Apparizioni, Ed Operazioni de&Apos; Spiriti
Milano, Federigo Agnelli, 1765. First edition. Vellum. The first edition of this very scarce Italian work on apparitions and spirits, a landmark work discussing the casuistry of spirits. The first edition of this very scarce work.In the original Italian.'Delle Apparizioni, ed Operazioni de' Spiriti' is an important Italian work, one of the first texts to discuss the casuistry of spirits.The author, Atanagio Cavalli, attempts to give a scientific explanation to the popular beliefs and superstitions. He is said to have written this work after spending a night in a cell at the Turin Carmelite convent, where he witnessed various lights, noises, and movements, which he tries to scientifically explain in this text.Also in this work, Cavalli offers a classification of the spirits, distinguishing them into good or bad.Atanagio Cavalli, also spelt as Atanasio, was an astronomer who is credited with inventing the mercury seismoscope, which recorded the tremors of earthquakes as well as the time they occurred. Bound without the front endpaper.Register runs as [3], A-Q8, R7. Pagination is in roman numerals. In a full vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Light age-toning and marks to the boards and spine, as is usual with a vellum binding. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine, and a smaller amount of loss to the backstrip and to the head of the front board, including few small puncture marks to the joints. A small amount of loss to the front paste down. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 899P57
GBP 1.990,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 2267.5 US$ 2616.5 | JP¥ 403479]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Delle Apparizioni, ed Operazioni de' Spiriti italian atanasio cavalli apparitions italian None
Occultism
London, Watts & Co, 1922. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Edward Clodd's two lectures on occultism delivered at the Royal Institution, signed by the author. The first edition.Signed by the author to the recto of the front endpaper, "Sir Arthur Keith, FRS, with the lecturer's sincere regard".In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Two lectures on occultism delivered by the author at the Royal Institution on the 17th and 24th May 1921. These lectures explore the subject of occultism from the point of view of a self-proclaimed rationalist. The author looks at the boom in popularity in the occult at this time, with phenomena such as seances and phrenology becoming increasingly popular.By Edward Clodd, a banker, writer, and anthropologist.Arthur Keith was an anatomist and anthropologist, and a proponent of scientific racism. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Cloth is a little cockled to the rear board. Front hinge is starting but firm. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is edge worn, with loss to the head of the spine, the front wrap is detached from the spine. Wraps are a little age-toned with a few light marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 958P18
GBP 195,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 222.25 US$ 256.39 | JP¥ 39537]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Occultism occult royal institution edward clodd occult Not Stated
Sermons on Spiritualism at Stockton
London, Ellis & Keene, 1907. First edition. Cloth. A scarce work on spiritualism by eccentric and spiritualist Reverend Colley of Stockton. Written by Archdeacon Colley, an eccentric and the rector of Stockton. Colley was a spiritualist and a friend to Arthur Conan Doyle; he claimed to have taken photographs of spirits. He also claimed to have predicted the death of his friend W. T. Stead about the HMS Titanic. With the ownership inscription of B. Nerrills of Bulwick, near Selby, to the front pastedown. The first edition, being a scarce antique copy of this spiritualist work. In a contemporary full cloth binding. Externally a trifle worn to the head and tail of the spine with slight loss, and bumping to the extremities. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, binding is generally firm, with a slight strain to the front hinge. Pages are just a touch age-toned at the edges. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 805R26
GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Sermons on Spiritualism at Stockton Spiritualism Archdeacon Colley Occult Writings Spiritualism None
Sword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and &Apos;the Golden Dawn&Apos;
London, Neville Spearman, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition copy of this occultist book about 'The Golden Dawn' secret society. The scarce first edition. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Juanita Grout. With a colour frontispiece, and twenty plates. Collated complete. An interesting work regarding the 'Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn', a secret society devoted to the study of occult Hermeticism and metaphysics. Detailing the life and teachings of the founder, MacGregor Mathers. This unusual book about the Golden Dawn gives special attention to its Celtic affiliations, while a useful feature is the tabulated account of its temples and their membership. Ithell Colquhoun was a British painter, occultist and writer. Her work played an important role in the British surrealist movement. The half title page is present. With a bookseller's label to the front free endpaper. In the original, full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with little shelf wear. The odd small mark to the front board. Bookseller's label to the front free endpaper. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in excellent condition with light shelf wear only. The odd small mark to the panels. Some fading to the rear panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 843G52
GBP 495,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 564 US$ 650.84 | JP¥ 100363]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: the golden dawn macgregor mathers occult magic macgregor mathers hermeticism Not Stated
The Religion of to-Morrow: A Study in the Evolution of Religious Thought
London, William Rider & Son, Ltd. 1917. Cloth. A scarce work handling the author's examination of religion and its role in the future. Exploring the idea of God across religions, celestial hierarchies, religion as a social force and peace-maker, the law of spiritual influx, reincarnation and karma, prophetic religion and civic righteousness, amongst other things.Written by William J. Colville, an English medium and Spiritualist author. It reports to the verso of the front endpaper that the author died suddenly in San Francisco whilst this work was still in the proof stage.A scarce work on spiritualism. In a full cloth binding. Externally a trifle worn; spine is faded, with old library locations to the tail. Discolouration to the boards and spine; front board has a tidemark, and is bumped to the extremities. Partially removed bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, binding is strained and exposed at the front hinge; binding is a little tender otherwise. Pages are a touch age-toned to the edges. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 805R27
GBP 160,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 182.5 US$ 210.37 | JP¥ 32441]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Religion of Tomorrow Spirituality W. J. Colville Spirituality None
Self-Purification
India, Theosophical Publishing House, 1914. Cloth. A very scarce collection of quotes and passages on self-purification, mostly by the leading theosophist Annie Besant. Very scarce.A concise volume containing a plethora of quotes on the subject of self-purification.The majority of the quotes and passages in this work are by Annie Besant, the prominent theosophist who is regarded as a champion of human freedom.Compiled by J. S. Davidson.Annie BEsant was an important theosophist, socialist, and women's right activist. She is considered to be a leading champion of human freedom of her day, fully supporting both Irish and Indian self-rule. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, binding is broken in a couple of places with some gatherings working loose, particularly pages 65 to 80. Pages are bright and clean with some odd spots. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 809P12
GBP 875,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 997 US$ 1150.47 | JP¥ 177409]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Self-Purification annie besant j. s. davidson occult annie besant None
Wonder Tales from the Greek & Roman Myths
London, Blackie and Son Limited, [1915]. Cloth. An abundantly illustrated introduction into Greek and Roman mythology, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. A fascinating work on Greek and Roman myths. In publisher's original quarter cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and 15 plates. Collated, complete. This work provides an introduction to Roman and Greek mythology, covering subjects such as the major gods and goddesses, like Zeus and Minerva, as well as how the myths helped the people worship powers of nature and be thankful. Undated, dated from the British Library. In publisher's quarter cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. Light shelf wear to extremities. Offsetting and age toning to endpapers. Dust wrapper is smart. Sunning to spine. Loss to the head and tail of the sine, with odd closed tear to edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Good.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 992G10
GBP 140,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 159.75 US$ 184.08 | JP¥ 28385]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Tales Myths Roman Myths Not Stated
The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Realism
New York, The Macmillan Company, 1951. Leather. A nicely bound abridged edition of James George Frazer's monumental work, here complete in one volume. An abridged edition, complete in one volume.'The Golden Bough' is an immense and wide-ranging study of mythology and religion. When the first volumes first appeared in 1890 the work quickly went on to be vastly influential on contemporary European literature. Written by James George Frazer, the work proved indispensable to paranormal academics, whilst also being approachable for the wider public. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards. Prior owner's ink to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Pages are unopened to the top edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 972P22
GBP 360,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 410.25 US$ 473.34 | JP¥ 72991]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Realism magic relgiion philosophy magic None
Spirit Mediums Exposed
New York, New Metropolitan Fiction Inc, 1930. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce magazine on the spiritual and medium world with contributions by Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, a unique work fully illustrated throughout. A vanishingly scarce work.Illustrated with photographs and illustrations throughout.An interesting and unique magazine on magic and the spiritual world, including articles such as 'The Ghost That Grew In My Cabinet', 'Did Houdini Expose Margery?', 'Why I Chase Ghosts', 'The Mystery of Houdini's Death', 'Medium Tricks You Can Do At Home', 'The Arrest of the New York Spiritualists', 'The Strange Case of Ada Besinnet', and more.A unique work on magic during a height of interest in the spiritual world.By Samri Frikell, an American amateur magician and psychic investigator who wrote columns for 'Eagle Magician' and 'Combined Magical Club Bulletin&apos.With chapters, affidavits, and letters by Houdini.With an introduction by Howard Thurston.Including a full account of the author's adventures with the international leader of the spiritualists by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the original publisher's paper wraps, rebacked with paper to the backstrip. A little edge wear and creasing to the wraps. Tape to the repaired backstrip is lifting a little. A few light marks to the wraps, including a faint tide mark to the tail of the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and generally clean with a few small marks. Faint tide mark to the tail of the first few pages. A few marks to the gutter of the title page. Small chip to the margin of the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 814P19
GBP 1.200,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 1367.5 US$ 1577.79 | JP¥ 243304]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Spirit Mediums Exposed arthur conan doyle houdini thurston arthur conan doyle mediums Not Stated
1911-1920 4vol Illustrated Myths and Legends Published by George H. Harrap
London, George G. Harrap and Company Limited, 1911-1920. Cloth. A fascinating four volume set of highly illustrated works that explore myths and legends from around the world. An exciting four volume set of works that explore mythology from around the world, published by George G. Harrap. In publisher's original green cloth bindings. Including:1911 Myths of The Norsemen; From the Eddas and SagasThe first edition of the work. Written by H.A. Guerber. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, and 32 plates. Collated, complete. Guerber was an American writer of books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas and history.1916 Myths of the Hindus & BuddhistsBy The Sister Nivedita (Margaret E. Noble) and Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, and 32 coloured plates, by Indian artists under the supervision of Abanindro Nath Tagore. Collated, complete. Sister Nivedita was an Indian philosopher, Irish teacher, author, social activist, school founder. She was also a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy was a Ceylonese metaphysician, historian and a philosopher of Indian art who was an early interpreter of Indian culture to the West.1920 Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria Reprinted, first published in 1916. A work by Lewis Spence. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, eight coloured plates, and 32 monochrome plates. Collated, complete. Spence was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. He was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and vice-president of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement.1920 Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race Reprinted, first published in 1910. A work by M.I. Ebbutt. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, and 50 futher plates. Collated, complete. This volume is a collection of retold ancient tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores legendary figures and myths significant to the British cultural heritage, such as Beowulf, Robin Hood, and Howard the Halt. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the head and tails of the spines. Odd small marks to boards. Offsetting to endpapers of Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists. Mark to rear board of Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with occasional light spotting. Very Good . Ill.: Evelyn Paul. Very Good .
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 992G8
GBP 255,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 290.75 US$ 335.28 | JP¥ 51702]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: Myths Legends Norsemen Legends Evelyn Paul
Daemonologia: A Discourse on Witchcraft As It Was Acted in the Family of Mr Edward Fairfax, of Fuyston, in the County of York, in the Year 1621; Along with the Only Two Eclogues of the Same Author Known to Be in Existence with a Biographical Introduction, and Notes Topographical and Illustrative
New York, Barnes & Noble Inc, 1971. Cloth. A very scarce facsimile edition of Edward Fairfax's work on demonology, complete with unclipped dust wrapper. Facsimile of the 1882 edition of Edward Fairfax's 'Daemonologia' with notes by William Grainge and complete with the two mystic eclogues by Fairfax. With unclipped dust wrapper. A very scarce copy.Edward Fairfax (c1580-1635) was an English translator, known for his esteem translation of Torquato Tasso's 'Jerusalem Delivered.' He was also a believer in witchcraft, and wrote an original work on demonology, which provides a fascinating first hand account of rural life of the period.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Previous owner's stamps to title page and edges. Dust wrapper unclipped and very smart with light wear, minor darkening to spine and top margin of wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 854A11
GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: demonology facsimile witchcraft very scarce facsimile None
All and Everything
London, Routledge & Kegan Paul Limited, 1950. First edition. Cloth. The first U.K. edition of the important philosophical work of George Gurdjieff, in the original dust wrapper. The scarce to see first U.K. edition.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'All and Everything' collects together George Gurdjieff's best known philosophical works, this volumes being the first series he planned of three. This work includes three books under the title of 'An Objectively Impartial Criticism of the Life of Man', or, 'Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson&apos.It is Gurdjieff's aim in this work "to destroy, mercilessly, without any compromises whatsoever, in the mentation and feelings of the reader, the beliefs and views, by centuries rooted in him, about everything existing in the world".Gurdjieff was an important philosopher and spiritual teacher, his teaching known as "The Work", and referred to by his student Ouspensky as the "Fourth Way". In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. Cloth to the front joint is a little cockled. Minor bumping to the extremities. Dust wrapper is edge worn with some chips and closed tears, chips heavier to the head of the spine and front wrap, and to the folds to the flyleaves. Light discolouration and handling marks tot he wraps. Spine is a little sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. The occasional ink underlining to the text. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 900P33
GBP 1.200,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 1367.5 US$ 1577.79 | JP¥ 243304]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: All and Everything g. gurdjieff philosophy g. gurdjieff None
The Phoenix
Los Angeles, The Philosophical Research Society, Inc, 1956. Cloth. An important mystic work by Manly Palmer Hall, exploring a wide variety of occult subjects, signed by the author. The third edition of this work, of which only one thousand copies were printed.Signed by the author to the frontispiece.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. An 'illustrated review of occultism and philosophy' by the noted mystic and astrology Manly Palmer Hall.This work provides a fascinating exploration into many aspects of the occult, described as 'an usual book of ancient wisdom&apos. Including chapters on Zen, Albert Pike, sorcery in Asia, transmigration, kismet, Apollonius, and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and full-paged and in-text illustrations throughout.Published by the L.A. Philosophical Research Society, which was founded by Hall in 1934.Manly Palmer Hall was an eminent Canadian figure in the occult work, his career lasting over seventy years, thousands of lectures, and over one hundred and fifty published works. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Stamp to the recto of the front endpaper. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, with a small chip to the spine. Spine is a little age-toned. A few light handling marks and spots to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Mark to the half-title. Near Fine . Ill.: Various. Near Fine/Very Good.
Rooke Books Professional sellerBook no.: 901P23
GBP 2.950,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 3361.25 US$ 3878.73 | JP¥ 598122]
Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica
Keywords: The Phoenix occultism manly palmer hall philosophy occultism Various