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1678 1ed Sibylline Oracles PAGAN Prophecy Occult Philosophy RARE Jesuit Crasset
Jean Crasset was a 17th-century French Jesuit who was best known for his treatises of asceticism and philosophy. One of his many books was 'Dissertation on the Oracles of Sibyl'. At the end of the 17th-century several treatises were written on the
Sibylline Oracles many of which focused on the pagan origins of the oracles. Crasset, according to Buitenwerf,
"firmly believed that the Sibylline Oracles were divine utterances of the Greek prophetess Sibyl."
Crasset sought to prove that the Sibylline Oracles were nothing more than false Christian narratives, He also defended the early church fathers who wrote that the Oracles
were genuinely written by Sibyls, making references to great philosophers and historians such as Suetonius and Saint Augustine and his famous 'City of God'.
Item number: #20488
Price: $550
CRASSET, Jean
Dissertation sur les Oracles des Sibylles
Paris: chez Estienne Michallet, 1678. First edition.

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1866 Ingoldsby Legends Ghost Stories Occult Leech Tenniel Cruikshank ART
Under the penname Thomas Ingoldsby, R.H. Barham wrote the, now famous, 'Ingoldsby Legends.' This work is collection of myths, ghost stories, fables, and poetry. Immediately popular, these "legends" would go onto be read and reprinted well over a century. Illustrated by the beloved John Leech, John Tenniel, and George Cruikshank, this collection includes famous tales such as The Spectre of Tappington, The Witches' Frolic, The Jackdaw of Rheims, Aunt Fanny, The Smuggler's Leap, and much more!
Item number: #40339
Price: $550
INGOLDSBY, Thomas (BARHAM, Richard Harris)
The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels
London: Richard Bentley, 1866. Carmine Editon.

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· Collation: Complete
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xi, [1], 468
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7 illustrations
· Provenance: Bookplate – John S. Hopkinson
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~7.75in X 5.5in (20cm x 14cm)
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1694 Macrobius Saturnalia Dream Scipio Occult Pagan Philosophy Astronomy Vellum

"Good laws are produced by bad actions."
– Macrobius, Saturnalia

Macrobius was a 5th-century Roman scholar known for his works of Platonism during the Middle Ages. His most well-known and remembered works are 'Somnium Sciponis', or 'Commentary on Cicero's Dream of Scipio' and 'Saturnalia' which is a collection of Roman religious anecdotes and historical sketches.

'Commentary on Dream of Scipio' was the most widely cited and referenced book in the Middle Ages. It is important for giving astronomical distances – one of the earliest estimations of the diameter of the sun. His anti-Christian approach to philosophy was evident in 'Dream' as he sought to describe Creation in a stoic pseudo-scientific manner. According to Shirley,
"His Neo-platonic commentary on Cicero includes, among many references to the pseudo-sciences, a geographic concept which is different from that of Ptolemy. The inhabited world north of the… Read More

1846 1ed Das Kloster Scheible Murner Theuerdank Occult Fairy Tales Superstitions

'Das Kloster' is a 19th-century collection of tales and stories compiled by Johann Scheible. These books are some of the most popular books of occult texts, folklore, fairy tales, superstitions, and famous legends, including the tale of Faust!

This volume, published in 1846, includes Thomas Murner's 'Der Theuerdank'. This work, originally written by Maximilian I, is a German tale Theuerdank's marriage pursuit of Mary of Burgundy and the adventures he encountered along the way. This 'Kloster' edition features impressive illustrations of Theuerdank's journey, including is encounters with demons!

Item number: #21633
Price: $499

SCHEIBLE, Johann

Das Kloster... Der Theuerdank nach der Ausgabe von 1519 ; Thomas Murner's Schriften und sein Leben

Stuttgart : Verlag des Herausgebers, 1846. 1st edition

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o [6], 982
o Numerous woodcuts in the style of 16th-century masters
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1716 Loudon Devils Demon Possessions Witchcraft Exorcism Occult Grandier Sorcery

'Cruel Effects of Diabolic Possession' is a famous work on the accused demon possession of Ursuline nuns, now known as the Loudon Possessions. Jean Mignon, the nun's confessor, made a plan for the nuns to fake being possessed and denounce Urbain Grandier, who was accused of summoning evil spirits.

Nicolas Aubin's account of this 17th-century event covers the topics of witch burning at the stake, exorcisms, torture, accusation of sorcery, and flagellation.

Item number: #21867
Price: $750

AUBIN, Nicolas

Histoire des diables de Loudun; ou, De la possession des religieuses ursulines, et de la condamnation & du suplice d'Urbain Grandier, curé de la même ville. Cruels effets de la vengeance du cardinal de Richelieu

Amsterdam: Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1716.

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• Collation: Complete with all pages
o [10], 5-378, [2]
o Includes engraved frontispiece
• Language: French
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First printing (number line contains "1").
Book cover like new, slight wear at end caps - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine like new.
Jacket like new, slight shelf wear.
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This remarkable and groundbreaking study explores the author's view that there is a close correspondence between the basic tenets of alchemy and those of Jewish esoteric tradition, generally known as Kabbalah.
The author, Arturo Schwarz, points out that both alchemy and Kabbalah are frequently distorted in popular as well as scholarly literature. The real concern of alchemy is not to transmute lead into gold, but rather, through the investigation of the self, to evolve from the state of ignorance (symbolized by lead) to that of awareness (symbolized by gold). As Schwarz points out, "this drive toward self-awareness is also basic in the teachings of the major kabbalists."
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Eagle Press, 2014-02-14. paperback. Good. 6x0x9. Clean, unmarked interior text, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book is clean and bright, shows a bit of corner wear/curling, edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. A book that is currently OOP / NP (Out-Of-Print edition / No Longer in Print ), uncommon, a first edition, collectable or hard to find. 2014. Eagle Press. Ships quickly and with care.

Eagle Press, 2014-02-14. paperback. Good. 6x0x9. Clean, unmarked interior text, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book is clean and bright, shows a bit of corner wear/curling, edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. A book that is currently OOP / NP (Out-Of-Print edition / No Longer in Print ), uncommon, a first edition, collectable or hard to find. 2014. Eagle Press. Ships quickly and with care.

NY: Citadel, 1954. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Citadel, 1954, first printing. 8vo., 329pp., illustrated with b/w photos. Black linen cloth with green spine titles. Mild rub at the tips and spine ends, light dust spotting on top edge, very good plus in mylar protected very good plus dust jacket. Dust jacket is unclipped with price of $3.50. . 1st. Hard. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo.

1880 Spiritualism 1ed Immortality OCCULT Ghosts Evil Spirits Medium Heaven Hell
"Immortality, and Our Employments Hereafter," by James Martin Peebles offers an interesting, 19th-century exploration into the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from his backgrounds as a physician and an active member of Psychic/Spiritualist communities, Peebles addresses pressing questions that have long occupied the human mind: What awaits us after death? Will we reunite with our loved ones? How do spirits occupy their time in the hereafter? The book claims to grant a platform for various spirits to share their accounts and experiences from different realms. It delves into the nature of life, death, and the eternal soul, examining the intricacies of existence both on Earth and in the spiritual world. Peebles presents these narratives, not just as testimonies, but also as a way to provide clarity and hope for readers yearning for insights about the great beyond. Amidst the accounts, Peebles also touches upon the eternal… Read More

1699 Existence of DEMONS Binet PAGAN Occult Witchcraft Bekker Superstition Idols

Benjamin Binet's "Pagan Theology" is a rare, 17th-century survey of pagan religions, pagan idols and gods, and the existence of demons and devils. Binet wanted to publish a thorough response to Balthasar Bekker's beliefs on superstitions and powers of witchcraft in Europe. He also discusses and proves the existence of demons by examining non-Christian religions, particularly those found in the Old Testament.

Item number: #24083
Price: $599

BINET, Benjamin

Idée générale de la théologie payenne, servant de réfutation au système de M. Bekker touchant l'existence et l'opération des démons

Amsterdam: Du Fresne, 1699.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [12], 227
· Language: French
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~5.25in X 3in (13.5cm x 7.5cm)

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1884 ASTROLOGY Zodiac Astronomy Constellations Lilly Zadkiel Esoteric Occult

"An Introduction to Astrology" is a revitalized edition of William Lilly's 17th-century work, "Christian Astrology," meticulously adapted by Richard James Morrison, under his penname, Zadkiel. Morrison, with his extensive experience in astrology, infuses the text with contemporary insights while preserving Lilly's classical approach, aiming to foster a more informed and unbiased understanding of astrological science. The book, with its comprehensive coverage, includes a "Grammar of Astrology" and "Tables for Calculating Nativities," catering to all practitioners. Zadkiel challenges prevailing skepticism, urging readers to personally explore and test the principles of astrology, thereby ensuring that their opinions are grounded in experience and knowledge rather than preconceived notions. Zadkiel's work advocated for the practice of astrology as a tool for personal and societal insight.

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Full Title: "The Mysteries of Astrology and the Wonders of Magic: Including a History of the Rise and Progress of Astrology, and the Various Branches of Necromancy; Together with Valuable Directions and Suggestions relative to the casting of Nativities, Predictions by Geomancy, Chromancy, Physiognomy, and also Highly interesting Narratives, Ancedotes, and Illustrative of the Marvels of Whitchcradt, Spiritual Phenomena and the results of Supernatural Influence"By Dr. C W. Roback, President of the Astrological College of Sweden, and Founder of the Soceity of The Mage in London, Paris and St. PetersburgBonston: Published by the Author. 1854This is an original First Edition of the title, published by the author in 1854. It has a Frontispiece of an engraving of the author. The book is in Fair condition with gilt page edges and gilt to the title on the spine and to the image on the front of Dr. Roback's Summer Residence in Sweden. The black cloth covered boards are faded and have significant age and wear to… Read More

You get one vintage The General Book of the Tarot by A.E. Thierens 1930 hardcover book published by Rider & Co in Great Britain. This is a first edition and is in English. It comes with its original dust jacket. This is a scarce book, written by the premier Dutch astrologer of his time, that defines the entire Tarot divination systems with some unique insights into the meanings and interpretations of the cards. The book includes an Introduction by A.E. Waite. "The General Book of the Tarot" delves into the esoteric and mysterious world of Tarot, covering topics such as symbolism, interpretation, and history. The author, A.E. Thierens, is a renowned figure in the occult world and provides unique insights into the Tarot. Adolph Ernestus Thierens ( Brielle, December 20, 1875 - Bussum, December 30, 1941 ) was a Dutch occultist, astrologer and soldier. In 1907 he founded the Netherlands Society for the Study of Astronomy and Modern Astrology, of which he was president until 1922. He is seen as the founder… Read More

Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel by Ignatius DonnellyD. Appleton and Company, New York, 1883. First edition - red cloth hardcover with gilt design and titles on the spine. 452 pp + ads at the back. Illustrated and in excellent condition given its age. unmarked, bright gilt on the cover strong and square. About the book: Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel is a book by Minnesota congressman Ignatius L. Donnelly published first in 1883. This is the first edition. Donnelly argues that an enormous comet hit the earth 12,000 years ago, resulting in widespread fires, floods, poisonous gases, and unusually vicious and prolonged winters. The catastrophe destroyed a more advanced civilization, forcing its terrified population to seek shelter in caves. As cave-dwellers, they lost all knowledge of art, literature, music, philosophy, and engineering.