Louis Jacolliot; Williard L. Felt [trans.]

Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients with an Account of Their Mystic Initiations, and the History of Spiritism

London, William Rider & Son, c1908. Cloth. Fascinating study of the occult sciences of India by Louis Jacolliot. Study conducted by French barrister Louis Jacolliot in search for the "Indian roots of western occultism". An undated copy, dated from a copy listed on Copac from the University of Oxford Libraries. This book was originally published in English in 1875. Translated from the French by Williard L. Felt.Containing references to an unknown Sanskrit text which he invented after mixing elements from the Upanishads, Dharmashastras, and Freemasonry. He also expresses his belief in a lost Pacific continent. An interesting work on occultism and spiritism, an uncommon volume. Internally in lovely condition. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally with shelf wear, considerable damp marks to boards. Previous owner's gift inscription to title page dated 1910. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 840A43

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: spiritism occult history uncommon occult None

John J. Jennings

Theatrical and Circus Life; or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena

St. Louis, Sun Publishing Co, 1882. First edition. Cloth. A scarce to find first edition of this fascinating history of the theatre and circus with anecdotes on theatrical and circus life, including many beautiful colour plates. The scarce first edition of this work.A fascinating study into the theatrical and circus life behind the stage, an anecdotal work showcasing secrets of the stage, green room, and sawdust arena.Including a detailed history of the theatre, from the days of Shakespeare to the 1880s, with anecdotes on many of the famous actors and actresses of the time and an exposition of the mysteries of the stage.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, seven colour plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.By John Joseph Jennings.From the library of Paul Gallico, a noted novelist best known for 'The Snow Goose' and 'The Poseidon Adventure&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, with some light bumping to the spine and extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Some light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few light handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 791P56

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: Theatrical and Circus Life; or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena theatrical circus circus life theatrical john j. jennings Not Stated

Frederick Kaigh

Witchcraft and Magic of Africa

London, Richard Lesley & Co. 1947. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this interesting illustrated account of African witchcraft and magic. The first edition of this work. An interesting account of the witchcraft and magical practices of Africa, by Frederick Kaigh. With a foreword by Montague Summers. A record of witchcraft, magic and sorcery, exploring religion, beliefs, and inexplicable facts. With photographic plates in black and white throughout. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. A touch of fading to the spine. Minor inscriptions to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Minor light spotting to the fore edge, affecting only the occasional leaf. Otherwise, the pages are bright and clean. With photographic plates in black and white throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 801A50

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: witchcraft magic africa history magic Not Stated

F D Laugharne

Freemasonry in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1991. First edition. Cloth. A very bright, limited edition history on Freemasonry in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The first edition of this work. From the library of the 'Lodge of Harmony', Fareham. This lodge was first warranted in 1796 and is lodge no 309. The lodge of Harmony merged with moderns to become the United Grand Lodge of England. Limited edition, number 390 of 500 copies sold in aid of the Provincial Grand Master's 1994 Festival for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. Signed by the Provincial Grand Master of the Lodges of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, James Edward Bullen who wrote the foreword to this work. This work was compiled by F D Laugharne and to the preface notes that the Lodge has changed a lot since W L Finemore's history of the lodge published nearly sixty years earlier. A very smart copy of this history, which traces the tradition of Freemasonry in the jurisdiction of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor shelfwear to the extremities. Several handling marks to the rear board. Signature of the Provincial Grand Master to the dedicatory leaf with his photograph. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: [9], 2-178pp. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 676L9

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: Lodge of Harmony Freemasonry Masonry Laugharne Freemasonry [9], 2-178pp

C. W. Leadbeater

Clairvoyance

London, Theosophical Publishing Society , 1917. Cloth. The third edition of Leadbeater's theosophical study of clairvoyance. The third edition of this work. A theosophical study of clairvoyance by Charles W. Leadbeater, originally published in 1899. Leadbeater proposes a study of the belief of perceiving beyond the ordinary sensory contact. Chapters describe clairvoyance in its full, partial, intentional, and un-intentional faculties, as well as looking at its past and future history and methods of development. A member the Theosophical Society, Leadbeater was an author on occult subjects and is known for his interest in spiritualism. With a newspaper cutting concerning Leadbeater titled 'An Evil Tutor' to the front pastedown. No half title. In the original publisher's full cloth binding, new endpapers. Externally sound with minor shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, touch of darkening to the spine. With a newspaper cutting concerning Leadbeater titled 'An Evil Tutor' pasted to the front pastedown. Library stamps to the front free endpaper, title page, and first and last leaves of text. Previous ownership signature tot he title page, dated 1918. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally bright and clean, with only the occasional marginal pencil underlining. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 804A55

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: theosophy clairvoyance early editions clairvoyance None

C. W. Leadbeater; P. D. Ouspensky; Laurence Freeman; Evelyn Underhill

The Science of the Sacraments, the Fourth Way, the Cloud of Unknowing

India; London; Massachusetts, The Theosophical Publishing House; Routledge and Kegan Paul; Element, 1949-97. Brochure/Pamphlet. An interesting set of three important mystic and spiritual religious works, by some of the leaders of esoteric circles. A set of three important and fascinating mystic and spiritual works.Including;'The Science of the Sacraments', by C. W. Leadbeater. The third edition, published in 1949. Illustrated with a colour folding frontispiece, and twenty-seven monochrome plates. Collated, complete.This is one of the most important works of Christian esotericism, in which Leadbeater discusses the energies of the sacraments. 'The Fourth Way', by P. D. Ouspensky, based on the teachings of G. I. Gurdjieff. The third edition, published in 1967.This work explores Ouspensky's teachings which have been dubbed the 'Fourth Way', in which he teaches on self-development in esoteric circles.'The Cloud of Unknowing', a 1997 new edition, introduced by Laurence Freeman, the original Middle English text rendered by Evelyn Underhill.This is an important spiritual guide on contemplative prayer, giving an insight into religious beliefs and practice in the Middle Ages, first written in the latter half of the fourteenth century. 'The Science of the Sacraments' and 'The Cloud of Unknowing' are in the original publisher's cloth binding, 'The Fourth Way' in the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Worn label to the tail of the spine of 'The Fourth Way&apos. Tear to the tail of the rear joint of 'Science of the Sacraments&apos. Spine, joints, and head of the front board of 'Cloud of Unknowing' are faded, with a label to the rear board. Only a few minor marks. 'Fourth Way' rear board is a little age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 901P32

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: The Science of the Sacraments The Cloud of Unknowing The Fourth Way leadbeater The Cloud of Unknowing Not Stated

John Heron Lepper; Philip Crossle

History of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons

Dublin, Lodge of Research, 1925. Cloth. An exceptional copy of the first edition of this very scarce reference text for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland. Being Volume I only, as was published at the time. Volume 1. All published at the time. A second volume was not published until 1957. An exceptional copy of this rare work. With a dedication leaf to the recto of front endpaper, 'Presented to the Very Eminent Knight The Rev Canon C W Barnard, Great Prelate With the Esteem and Affection of the Members of the Richard Coeur de Lion Preceptory No 212. November 6th 1925.' Charles William Barnard was the rector of Sutton Coldfield and was initiated into Alma Mater Lodge No 1644 on 16th March 1900. He passed in the June of that year and raised on the 12th October 1900. He was then installed as Worshipful Master in 1906. Throughout his life, Barnard was a member of at least seven craft lodges, many Chapters and several Orders. Illustrated throughout, with many portraits of notable Lodge Members and designs of many lodges. Collated, complete. This history of the Ireland Grand Lodges was issued following the celebration of the bicentenary of the foundation. A comprehensive history of Freemasonry in the context of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. In a full cloth binding with gilt stamping to the front board and to the spine. Externally, very smart with minor shelfwear to the joints. Front hinge is strained but firm. Presentation inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to the fore-edge. Otherwise, just the odd spot. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 676L2

Catalogus: Occult & Esoterica

Trefwoorden: Richard Coeur Sutton Coldfield Masonry Ireland Sutton Coldfield FreeMasons None