Chinese Zodiac Signs Discover What Your Future Holds According to the Wisdom of the East

London, Treasure Press, 1991. Hardback. The second edition of this reference guide to the Chinese astrology and Chinese Zodiac signs. The second edition of this work in the original pictorial paper boards. Catherine Aubier is a French astrologer, specialising in astro-psychology and couple astrology. This volume, her reference guide to the Chinese Zodiac signs, was first published in 1982 in twelve individual volumes: one for each sign of the Zodiac. These volumes are collected in this one book, creating a comprehensive guide to the Zodiac and the I Ching, with an introduction to Chinese astrology. In the original pictorial paper boards. Externally, in immaculate condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Catherine Aubier. Fine .

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Book number: 843M13

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Keywords: Chinese Zodiac Astrology Zodiac Chinese culture Astrology Catherine Aubier

Edward Heron-Allen

A Manual of Cheirosophy Being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin Sciences of Chirognomy 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 Cheirosophy and Its Claims to Rank As a Physical Science

London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, c1900. Hardback. An illustrated guide to the science of palmistry, a popular work by Edward Heron-Allen, the ninth edition. 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, a little worn. Joints are cracked, resulting in the paper to the tail of the front joint lifting. Loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is discoloured, with some spots and marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Blind stamp to the tail of the title. Good . Ill.: Rosamund Brunel Horsley. Good .

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Book number: 857P15

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Keywords: A Manual of Cheirosophy Cheirosophy edward heron-allen palmistry Cheirosophy Rosamund Brunel Horsley

Edward Heron-Allen

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 .

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Book number: 806P20

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

John Aubrey

Miscellanies Upon the Following Subjects I. Day-Fatality. II. Local-Fatality. II. Ostenta. IV. Omens. V. Dreams. VI. Apparitions. VIII Impulses. IX. Knockings. X. Blows Invisible XI. Prophecies. XII. Marvels. XIII. Magick. XIV. Transportation in the Air. XV. Visions in Beril, or Glass. XVI. Converse with Angels and Spirits, XVII. Corps-Candles in Wales. XVIII. Oracles. XIX. Exstasie. XX. Glances of Love and Envy. XXI. Second -Sighted-Persons. XXII. The Discovery of Two Murders by an Apparition; to Which Is Affixed an Account of His Life .

London, A Bettesworth, 1721. Cloth. The second edition of this scarce, occult essay collection by the English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer John Aubrey. This work was the only one published by Aubrey during his lifetime, with the first copy being published in 1696. The 21 short chapters centre around the theme of 'hermetick philosophy&apos. Therefore, each section discusses supernatural phenomena and the occult. Chapters include 'transportation in the air', 'converse with angels and spirits' and 'omens&apos. This enlarged, second edition of Aubrey's work contains a life of the author. ESTC No. T89806. To this work, Aubrey provides documented reports of supernatural manifestations. Aubrey was a keen archaeologist who recorded many megalithic monuments in southern England. He is noted for discovering the Avebury henge monument. In the field of archaeology Aubrey was pioneering and was often the first to record such phenomena. Rebound in a full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Bookseller's label to the recto of front endpaper, George Hearl. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges. Occasional light scattered spots, heavier to endpapers. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 625L1

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Keywords: Occult Magick Witches Prophecies Magick None

Alice Bailey

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.

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Book number: 859M26

Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica

Keywords: Occult Meditation Alice Bailey Esoterica Meditation Not Stated

Alice A Bailey

The Rays and the Initiations Volume V a Treatise on the Seven Rays

London , Lucis Publishing Company, 1965. Cloth. An esoteric work by Alice A Bailey. This work discusses Bailey's views and treatise on the occult concept of the seven rays. The concept of the seven rays has been a philosophy of the Aryan people in both Western culture and in India since at least 6th century BCE. H P Blavatsky was the first to introduce the teachings in the late 19th century. Both Bailey and the Church Universal and Triumphant assign different colours and Masters to each of the seven rays. Bailey believes the Masters live in immortal bodies at a residence on the physical plane at the indicated location. This work explains the seven rays in more detail which include Will or Power, Love-Wisdom, Adaptability, Devotion and more. Alice A Bailey was a writer of several theosophical works. She was also the first writers to use the term New Age. Bailey described her works as having been telepathically dictated to her by a Master of Wisdom, referred to as 'The Tibetan' or by the initials D L&apos. Her writings have several similarities to those of Madame Blavatsky. In a full cloth binding with gilt stamping to the front board and spine. Externally, generally smart with minor shelfwear to joints and to the head and tail of spine. Prior owner's inscription and notations to the recto of front endpaper and to the rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: GEN33-H-10

Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica

Keywords: Theosophy Alice A Bailey Madame Blavatsky Esoterica Alice A Bailey None

ed. Annie Besant and G. R. S. Mead

The Theosophical Review

London, New York, Benares and Madras, Theosophical Publishing Society, 1897-1899 . Leather. An uncommon collection of 'The Theosophical Review', an important occult journal founded by Helena Blavatsky. In two volumes, each volume containing six continuous issues. Originally known as 'Lucifer', the Theosophical Review was founded by Helena Blavatsky in 1887. Its editors were Annie Besant and George Robert Stowe Mead. With the writings of J. G. O. Tepper, Annie Besant, W. Kingsland, H. Ernest Hichol. G. R. S. Mead, Miss A. L. B. Hardcastle, Sir Richard Burton, Miss Mina Sandeman, Alfred William Benn, Dr. Alexander Haig, Decio Calvari and countless others. Comprising volumes XXI and XXIII, covering September 1897 until February 1898 and September 1898 until February 1899. From the library of the Society of Divine Knowledge; with their bookplate to the verso of the front endpaper. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart; volume XXI is more worn than the other volume, with rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and the raised bands. Backstrip is lifting at the head. Rubbed to the extremities. Volume XXIII has some wear to the head and occasional rubbing to the spine and extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound; slight straining to the hinges. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 805R11

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Keywords: The Theosophical Review Annie Besant H. P. Blavatsky Theosophy Annie Besant Occult Journals Divine Knowledge Society None

Antanagio Cavalli; Antansio Cavalli

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 .

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Book number: 899P57

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Keywords: Delle Apparizioni, ed Operazioni de' Spiriti italian atanasio cavalli apparitions italian None

Cheiro

Palmistry for All

London, Herbert Jenkins Limited, c1917. Cloth. An early impression of Cheiro's work on palmistry, illustrated throughout and presented in decorative cloth. Third printing; thirty-second thousand. Written by William John Warner under the pseudonym Cheiro; Cheiro read the palms of such figures as Oscar Wilde, General Kitcherner, Mark Twain, Edward VIII, Thomas Edison and William Edward Gladstone during his life time.Illustrated with diagrams throughout and a frontispiece illustration of the hand of Lord Kitchener.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.With prior owner's inscription, H. G. James. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; cloth is a little discoloured, most noticeably to the spine, and bumped to the extremities. Ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, binding is generally firm, with a slight strain at the front hinge. Pages are age-toned to the edges, with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 804R25

Catalogue: Occult & Esoterica

Keywords: Cheiro Palmistry Palmistry for All Palm Reading Palmistry Not Stated