Das Rätsel der Sphinx by Ludwig Laistner - 1889: Grundzüge Einer Mythengeschichte (2 Vol.)

M. Oldfield Howey - The Cat in the Mysteries of Religion and Magic - London, Rider & Co, 1930 - First Edition - Hardcover - 254pp - 23x16 cmCondition Good: Publishers stamp and erased name on title page. Book shows some signs of use, binding has a small split but the book feels solid. No other issues, a great book for it's age.An overview of the various beliefs and customs relating to cats through the ages from ancient Egypt to current superstition. All aspects are dealt with, there being chapters of 'Freya and her Cat', 'Witches in Cat Form', 'The Cat in Paradise', 'The Cat's Nine Lives', 'The Corn Cat', and so on. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

C.W. Leadbeater - The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact - Adyar (India) - Theosophical Publishing House, 1928 - First Edition - Hardcover - 67pp - 19x13 cmCondition Good: Small bookseller label in front, maybe the book has new end papers? I'm not sure. Cover has some light damage at corners and edges, some very faint underlining and marking, small split in the middle ( please see pictures). The binding is good (despite the small split) and the book shows little signs of use.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

H.P. Blavatsky - Theosophical Glossary; Preface by G.R.S Mead - London, The Theosophical Publishing Society, 1892 - First Edition - Hardcover - 389pp - 25x18 cmCondition Good: cover some traces of use, name inside, some spotting. A small split in front and back but binding still firm and everything attached, no notes or writing. This is a very rare original first edition of this book.

1848 Fascination Charming Occult Sleep Walking HYPNOTISM Satanism Philosophy
John Newman's "Fascination" is a mid-19th-century classic on the study of hypnotism and spiritual therapy. Also known as "The Philosophy of Charming", this book covers a wide variety of topics from a Christian perspective including snake charming, Satanic worship, spirits in the physical world, somnambulism (sleep walking), secrets of ancient of Egypt, and much more!
Item number: #12905
Price: $499
NEWMAN, John
Fascination, or the philosophy of charming.
New York: Fowlers and Wells, 1848.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages:
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x, 176, [12]
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18 illustrations
· References: Wellcome .b2114378x;
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)
· Quite scarce
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J.A. MacCulloch - The Religion of the Ancient Celts - Edinburgh, T&T Clark, 1911 - First Edition - Hardcover - 399pp - 23x15 cmCondition Very Good - The cover is looking great for such an old book. Name inside, some occasional spotting and a few notes/underlining (especially the first chapters) but most of the book is clean with a solid binding.In this book J.A. MacCulloch presents a different view of the ancient Celts as he dives into their mysterious world. The book touches on the sagas, worships, festivals, influencers, magic, and the transition of eras from Pagan to Christianity, and ideals. Providing a cultural investigation into why they once worshipped mountains, knolls, rivers, lakes, forests, and how the druids who were the ritual providers of the time were seen as shaman, priest, and magician who officiated over sacred rites and spaces for the dead.One of the most complete and referred books about this subject and impossible to find as First Edition, it seems this books hasn't been available… Read More

Leiden: Brill, 1990. First printing. Cloth bound in very good condition.. Edited by Z.R.W.M von Martels; Includes 31 papers; 284 pages.

M. Oldfield Howey - The Cat in the Mysteries of Religion and Magic - London, Rider & Co, 1930 - First Edition - Hardcover - 254pp - 23x16 cmCondition Good: Publishers stamp and erased name on title page. Book shows some signs of use, binding has a small split but the book feels solid. No other issues, a great book for it's age.An overview of the various beliefs and customs relating to cats through the ages from ancient Egypt to current superstition. All aspects are dealt with, there being chapters of 'Freya and her Cat', 'Witches in Cat Form', 'The Cat in Paradise', 'The Cat's Nine Lives', 'The Corn Cat', and so on. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

C.W. Leadbeater - The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact - Adyar (India) - Theosophical Publishing House, 1928 - First Edition - Hardcover - 67pp - 19x13 cmCondition Good: Small bookseller label in front, maybe the book has new end papers? I'm not sure. Cover has some light damage at corners and edges, some very faint underlining and marking, small split in the middle ( please see pictures). The binding is good (despite the small split) and the book shows little signs of use.If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, feel free to ask.Your book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking number, signed & insured.

H.P. Blavatsky - Theosophical Glossary; Preface by G.R.S Mead - London, The Theosophical Publishing Society, 1892 - First Edition - Hardcover - 389pp - 25x18 cmCondition Good: cover some traces of use, name inside, some spotting. A small split in front and back but binding still firm and everything attached, no notes or writing. This is a very rare original first edition of this book.

1884 1ed New England Legends Folk Lore Witchcraft Witches Ghosts Occults Drake

'A Book of New England Legends' is a collection of folk lore in prose and poetry from the beginning of the settlement of New England to the late 19th century. Drake believed that story could communicate something about society that science could not, and so, he collected these stories from all over New England to further illustrate the society and culture of New England. His book is divided up into geographical locations giving a short description of the area to set the scene for the poetry and prose of each area.
This 1884 edition includes 112 illustrations by F.T. Merrill.

Item number: #12717
Price: $599
DRAKE, Samuel Adams
A book of New England legends and folk lore in prose and poetry.
Boston, Roberts Bros., 1884. First Edition.

Details:
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Collation: Complete with all pages
o xviii, 461, [4]
o 112 illustrations
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References: American Regional Folklore: A Sourcebook and Research Guide by Terry Ann… Read More