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Religion
Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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1938 Sane OccultismLondon: 1938The very scarce 'first cheap edition' of Dion Fortune's discussion of various aspects of occultism. -
1957 Through the Gates of DeathLondon: 1957A very scarce contemporary copy of Dion Fortune's study of death, in the original paper wraps. -
1951 The Mystical QabalahLondon: 1951The fourth impression of Dion Fortune's fascinating guide to the 'Mystical Qabalah'. -
1956 The Mystery of The Holy Innocents And Other PoemsLondon: 1956The first UK edition of this translation of poetry by Charles Peguy, comprised of 'The Mystery of The Holy Innocents' and other poems. -
1957 The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and MarriageLondon: 1957The fourth edition of Dion Fortune's scarce guide to esoteric teachings regarding sex, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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'. -
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'. -
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'. -
1649 Prieres et Meditations ChrestiennesCharenton: 1649A very scarce French collection of prayers and meditations for Christians, by the famous preacher Michel le Faucheur. -
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'. -
1926 Arabian Society at the Time of Muhammad. Parts I and II.Calcutta and Simla: 1926The very scarce first edition of Pringle Kennedy's history of Arabian society. -
1676 Le Thresor des Prieres et OraisonsRouen: 1676A very scarce French 'treasure' of prayers, a mid-seventeenth century edition. -
c1870 Petit Paroissien Romain Contenant L'Office Du DimancheDijon: c1870A smart pocket-sized copy of this prayer book in the original French. -
1683 Kempis Commun. Ou les Quarte Livres de l'Imitation de Jesus-ChristAmsterdam: 1683An early French translation of this important Christian devotional work. -
1906 The Horoscope in DetailLondon: 1906The very scarce second edition of Alan Leo and H. S. Green's astrological guidebook. -
1931 Raphael's Horary Astrology, by Which Every Question Relating to the Future May be AnsweredLondon: 1931The thirteenth edition of this fascinating astrological work by Robert Cross Smith, better known as famed astrologer Raphael. -
1948 Introductory Studies in TheosophyLondon: 1948The uncommon first edition of this introduction to the tenets of Theosophy, by writer and lecturer Adelaide Gardner. -
c1928 Light on The Path & KarmaLondon: c1928A scarce work exploring concepts of Theosophy, from American writer and anthropologist Mabel Cook Cole. -
1909-1910 The Key to Astrology; Raphael's Medical Astrology; Raphael's Mundane AstrologyLondon: 1909-1910Three fascinating early twentieth century works on astrology, with a particular focus on the manner in which the cosmos influences health and politics. -
1988 A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother CadfaelLondon: 1988The first edition of this illustrated collection of stories by Ellis Peters featuring her medieval character Brother Cadfael. -
1706 La LiturgieLondres; [London]: 1706A very scarce French translation of the liturgy for the Anglican Church, published in London. -
1679 Le Voyage de Beth-elSaumur: 1679A very scarce French religious volume of prayers and meditations, by Jean de Focquenbergues, and other French figures. -
1696 La Semaine SainteGeneva: 1696A very scarce French collection of prayers for Holy Week, by Charles Duvernoy. -
1900 The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate StateLondon: 1900The ninth edition of this scarce religious work on death by R. E. Sanderson. -
1828 Pinnock's Catechism of MythologyLondon: 1828William Pinnock's very scarce guide to mythology from his 'Pinnock's Catechisms' series, in the original paper covers. -
1850 The Last Days: A Discourse of The Evil Character of These Our TimesLondon: 1850The second edition of this very scarce work containing the Rev. Edward Irving's discourse surrounding evil. -
1718 Le Vrai CommuniantRotterdam: 1718A scarce French text on how to be a true communicant, by the theologian and pastor Daniel de Superville. -
1667 Semaine de Meditations et de PrieresCharenton; Paris: 1667A very scarce volume of Anglican prayers and meditations by the French clergyman Peter du Moulin. -
1675 Tratie de la DevotionRouen: 1675The first edition of this very scarce devotional treatise by French Protestant figure Pierre Jurieu. -
1815 A Selection From the Christian Advices Issued by the Yearly Meeting of the Society of FriendsDublin: 1815A very scarce 1815 edition of the Quaker handbook, 'calculated to promote the advancement of Christian knowledge'. -
1729 Les Pseaumes de DavidLondres: 1729A London published French edition of the 'Psalms of David', published for Huguenot emigres, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1813 The Answer of the Lord to the Powers of DarknessLondon: 1813The second edition of this very scarce work from religious prophetess Joanna Southcott. -
1665-69 Les Visites CharitablesParis: 1665-69The scarce to see first edition of this religious work by Charles Drelincourt, offering a wide variety of consolations to offer solace during difficult periods of people's lives. -
1764 La Liturgie, ou, Formulaire des Prieres PubliquesLondres: 1764A French translation of the liturgy of the English church, detailing the prayers of the Anglican Church. -
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1605 Del Palagio de Gl'Incanti, et Delle Gran Merauiglie de gli Spiriti, & di Tutta la NaturaBrescia: 1605The very scarce first edition of Strozzi Cigogna work on occultism, daemonology, magic, and witchcraft.