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The History of Magic by Kurt Seligmann - 1983

by Kurt Seligmann

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The History of Magic by Kurt Seligmann - 1983

The History of Magic

by Kurt Seligmann

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First Harmony Books edition, NY, 1983, Octavo, 342p. Full number line. Some little darkening on rear jacket along spine. Other than this, book is "as new".
A pristine example of Seligmann's seminal work on the history of magic.
Extremely tight binding; this book is square & squeaky clean.
I dare say it may be the finest copy extant.
Fine/Fine.
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  • Bookseller Low Brow Books US (US)
  • Format/Binding Black cloth
  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Jacket Condition Fine
  • Edition First Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • ISBN 10 0517550083
  • ISBN 13 9780517550083
  • Publisher Harmony Books
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1983
  • Pages 342
  • Size 8vo
  • Keywords magic, occultism, metaphysics, alchemy, astrology
  • Size 8vo

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Aquarian Guide to Occult, Mystical, Religious, Magical London and Around
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Aquarian Guide to Occult, Mystical, Religious, Magical London and Around

by Strachan, Francoise

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Aquarian Press, 1970, in soft wraps. Terrific lurid. A veritable time capsule which can serve as a bona fide research tool for those with an interest of the heady days of late 1960s London. No website to hide behind; here were REAL names of both adepts & quacks and where to find them! An interesting artifact- though don't expect to trace many of these street addresses now. Uncommon vintage paperback. Exceptional condition save for spotting on all edges. Very tight binding, extremely clean. Almost "As New". Inv. # 62542 bds 2023
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The Morning of the Magicians
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The Morning of the Magicians

by Pauwels, Louis & Bergier, Jacques

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Stein & Day, New York, 1974 (Third Impression-first published in the US in 1964); Medium 8vo., 300 p. quarter red cloth over black paper boards.
Binding is clean, straight, fresh & attractive. Internals are flawless. Unclipped wrapper has some age toning along edges, else Fine. A very tidy copy indeed.
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The Way of Initiation and Its Results

The Way of Initiation and Its Results

by Steiner, Rudolf

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First Edition Thus; this volume re-issues two of Steiner's works: The Way of Initiation and Initiation and Its Results. Some shelfwear and soiling to edges, but the binding is generally clean & straight; internals are also in good order.
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Never on a Broomstick
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Never on a Broomstick: the true story of the faith, mystery and magic of WITCHCRAFT- classical and contemporary

by Donovan, Frank Robert

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binding is very clean- just a touch of edgewear/shelfwear. They used a two tone quarter green cloth over gray cloth and the green portion still is glossy. Internals very clean ( not even any pricing marks in pencil) though there is a paper clip indentation at the lower edge affecting the title, onwards for 20 pages. Unclipped wrapper has only some rubbing but I detect no tears, creases or chips. The paper is wonderful; it strikes me as feeling and looking like "linen" (not your business/office grade) but I am by no means an expert on paper. This US Stackpole Edition omits 8 plates which are in the UK Allen & Unwin volume. Well-preserved, excellent copy.
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Great ghosts of the West
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Great ghosts of the West: over forty fascinating stories of how otherwise normal lives are disrupted by ghosts and other psychic manifestations

by Webb, Richard

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book is bumped on upper board by spine, else "Fine." Unclipped* wrapper has two short closed tears, gently faded spine and just a bit of wear at spine head. *a Nash inventory re-order form is still attached to rear jacket flap-something which is clearly unintended for the purchaser. So, this copy is unclipped x two!! An extremely fresh, attractive book and what great campy art on the wrapper!
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Aquarian Guide to Occult, Mystical, Religious, Magical London and Around
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Aquarian Guide to Occult, Mystical, Religious, Magical London and Around

by Strachan, Francoise

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Aquarian Press, 1970, in soft wraps. Terrific lurid. A veritable time capsule which can serve as a bona fide research tool for those with an interest of the heady days of late 1960s London. No website to hide behind; here were REAL names of both adepts & quacks and where to find them! An interesting artifact- though don't expect to trace many of these street addresses now. Uncommon vintage paperback. Exceptional condition save for spotting on all edges. Very tight binding, extremely clean. Almost "As New". Inv. # 62542 bds 2023
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The Morning of the Magicians
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The Morning of the Magicians

by Pauwels, Louis & Bergier, Jacques

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Stein & Day, New York, 1974 (Third Impression-first published in the US in 1964); Medium 8vo., 300 p. quarter red cloth over black paper boards.
Binding is clean, straight, fresh & attractive. Internals are flawless. Unclipped wrapper has some age toning along edges, else Fine. A very tidy copy indeed.
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The Way of Initiation and Its Results

The Way of Initiation and Its Results

by Steiner, Rudolf

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First Edition Thus; this volume re-issues two of Steiner's works: The Way of Initiation and Initiation and Its Results. Some shelfwear and soiling to edges, but the binding is generally clean & straight; internals are also in good order.
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Never on a Broomstick
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Never on a Broomstick: the true story of the faith, mystery and magic of WITCHCRAFT- classical and contemporary

by Donovan, Frank Robert

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binding is very clean- just a touch of edgewear/shelfwear. They used a two tone quarter green cloth over gray cloth and the green portion still is glossy. Internals very clean ( not even any pricing marks in pencil) though there is a paper clip indentation at the lower edge affecting the title, onwards for 20 pages. Unclipped wrapper has only some rubbing but I detect no tears, creases or chips. The paper is wonderful; it strikes me as feeling and looking like "linen" (not your business/office grade) but I am by no means an expert on paper. This US Stackpole Edition omits 8 plates which are in the UK Allen & Unwin volume. Well-preserved, excellent copy.
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The Magical Arts
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The Magical Arts: A Short History

by Burland, C.A.

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Binding is square, tight and clean save for a stray mark on reverse. Red top stain. Internals clean except for faint marginal spotting/staining on pp.136-37. Old Weiser booklabel on front pastedown. Unclipped wrapper has minor wrinkling/ small creases (it is a very thin gold foil paper jacket) plus some edgewear; else Fine. Fifty-seven illustrations on b/w plates interspersed throughout text; again, as mentioned elsewhere on this space; images perhaps those not commonly seen re-printed ad nauseum.
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History of Magic and the Occult

by Rh Value Publishing

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NEW YORK: harmony books . CLEAN near fine 1983 First Harmony Edition hardcover with fair dust jacket. . Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 1983.
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History of Magic and the Occult

History of Magic and the Occult

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Random House Value Publishing, 1983-09-13. Hardcover. Clean & Unmarked /Good. 0x0x0. A gently thumbed copy with some smudges. Red remainder mark on bottom edge. Clean text and a sturdy binding. Unclipped dust jacket has some creasing and a couple of very small chips. A respectable copy. 342 pp.
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Mother Earth Spirituality

Mother Earth Spirituality: Native Amercan Paths to Healing Ourselves and the World

by ed mcgaa, eagle man

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first owner, ,no marks or tearsA dear stream of practical knowledge with the mind change we need to save the life of our Mother Earth--and ourselves
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Sophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present [Paperback] Schaup, Susanne

Sophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present [Paperback] Schaup, Susanne

by Schaup, Susanne

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Nicolas -Hays Inc, 1997. First Edition. Paperback. Schaup, Susanne : Sophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present. York Beach (ME) : Nicolas -Hays Inc, 1997. First edition. Translated from the German by the author. Size is demy octavo (8vo), 8.25"/21cm h. Bound in publisher's glossy color wrappers glued to text block, reprod of Andy Warhol's detail take on Botticelli's Venus to front. xxvi pp prelim material, 235 numbered pp, three unnumbered following. Notes, bibliography, index. Condition notes: Not ex library. No notes or highlighting. Pages clean and binding tight/not creased. Light wear to cover. An wide-ranging study of the ancient notion of sophia - no mention of Hagia Sophia, but you will find George MacDonald, Pachamama, and Jakob Boehme. We personally inspect every book we offer.
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AUTHORITARIANISM AND THE INDIVIDUAL

AUTHORITARIANISM AND THE INDIVIDUAL

by Metz, Harold & Thomson, C.A.H

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Washington D.C.: The Brookings Institution, 1950. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with pencil marking to front fly, light rubbing to edges, bumping to spine ends, mild soiling to front cover else still bright, intact and whole. JEX 1/21
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The Magical Arts
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The Magical Arts: A Short History

by Burland, C.A

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Binding is square, tight and clean save for a stray mark on reverse. Red top stain. Internals clean except for faint marginal spotting/staining on pp.136-37. Old Weiser booklabel on front pastedown. Unclipped wrapper has minor wrinkling/ small creases (it is a very thin gold foil paper jacket) plus some edgewear; else Fine. Fifty-seven illustrations on b/w plates interspersed throughout text; again, as mentioned elsewhere on this space; images perhaps those not commonly seen re-printed ad nauseum.
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Convictions
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Convictions

by Donald Coggan

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This book is in very good condition. There is little to no wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover boards. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings. "In this book I have gathered together a number of lectures, sermons and addresses given during the thirteen and a half years in which I was Archbishop of York, and during my opening months as Archbishop of Canterbury...." - Preface from Convictions
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Vatican Council II The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents
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Vatican Council II The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents

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This book is in good condition. There is significant wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover. The corners are worn. The previous owner's name is written on the inside of the front cover. The pages are tanned but clear of any marking."Why a new edition of the documents of Vatican II? For eighteen years I have been involved in the translation and publication of official Church documents, including those of Vatican II and its aftermath, and I have long felt that there is need for a volume containing not only the sixteen Council documents, but also as useful a selection as possible of the relevant subsequent official documents, those which dot the i's and cross the t's, as it were, of the sixteen...." - Introduction from Vatican Council II The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents
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The Way of Initiation and Its Results

The Way of Initiation and Its Results

by Steiner, Rudolf

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First Edition Thus; this volume re-issues two of Steiner's works: The Way of Initiation and Initiation and Its Results. Some shelfwear and soiling to edges, but the binding is generally clean & straight; internals are also in good order.
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The Orthodox Heretic
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The Orthodox Heretic: and other impossible tales

by Peter Rollins

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Paraclete Press. Hardcover. 1557256349 Excellent, unmarked copy Paraclete Press. New Inside and Outside. Clean and crisp pages w/no markings! You will be pleased. Excellent book
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ANARCHY: An Authentic Exposition of the Methods of Anarchists and the Aims of Anarchism

ANARCHY: An Authentic Exposition of the Methods of Anarchists and the Aims of Anarchism

by LaTouche, Peter

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London: Everett & Co, 1908. Paperback in good condition; Head and foot of spine very worn.. 240 pages.
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THE EVANGELICAL PRIMER:; containing a Minor Doctrinal Catechism, and a Minor Historical Catechism

THE EVANGELICAL PRIMER:; containing a Minor Doctrinal Catechism, and a Minor Historical Catechism

by Emerson, Joseph

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Boston: Crocker & Brewster, 1825. Second Edition. Original Wraps. Good. 72pp; 72 woodcuts; front cover lacking. 6" x 3.5" First published in 1825, this primer includes the Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism, and Directions for Studying the Scriptures. The author, formerly Minister of a Church in Beverly, Massachusetts, was "now Principal of Female Seminary in Wethersfield, Ct." [American Imprints 20403].
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