The Romance of Sorcery.
by ROHMER, Sax
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Ownership signature; cloth faded and soiled; fraying to extremities; but tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Long out of print, this classic survey of magic and the occult clearly explains centuries of mystical rituals and practicespart of the new Tarcher Supernatural Library. This guide distills generations of magical practice, witchcraft, and other occult interests across cultures and centuries into a single, enchanting volume. Written for laymen and practitioners alike, The Romance of Sorcery simply and readably outlines the history of magicfrom ancient Egypt to John Dee to Madame Blavatskyshowing how both Wiccan practice and witches in popular culture came to be.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57486
- Title
- The Romance of Sorcery.
- Author
- ROHMER, Sax
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's red cloth.
- Book Condition
- Used - Ownership signature; cloth faded and soiled; fraying to extremities; but tight and sound.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Methuen,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- [1914].
- Pages
- 320 pp.
- Size
- Large 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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- Tight
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- Cloth
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