The occult sciences : a compendium of transcendental doctrine and experiment, embracing an account of magical practices; of secret sciences in connection with magic; of the professors of magical arts; and of modern spiritualism, mesmerism and theosophy
by Waite, Arthur Edward (1857-1942)
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About This Item
London : K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & co. ltd. [1923], 1923. Second Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Previous owners' bookplates to front endpapers. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 292 pages; Physical description: viii, 292 p. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Occultism -- Magic. Notes: ""Facsimile reprint of the original edition of 1891."" Bibliography: p. [283]-287.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The occult sciences : a compendium of transcendental doctrine and experiment, embracing an account of magical practices; of secret sciences in connection with magic; of the professors of magical arts; and of modern spiritualism, mesmerism and theosophy
- Author
- Waite, Arthur Edward (1857-1942)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & co. ltd. [1923]
- Date Published
- 1923
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