London: Manresa Press, (1932). First edition. Hardcover. xi, 212 pp., 11 full-page illustrations; octavo, original blue cloth. A Belgian Roman Catholic, Emilie d'Oultremont (1818-1878) was widowed in 1847 when her husband died of maleria, leaving her with her 4 children (2 male, 2 female). In 1854 she had a profound..... More

Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1943. First edition. Hardcover. [2], 97 pp.; 12mo original purple cloth with printed paper title label, text printed in blue ink with green ruled border. Ruminations on well-being, illness, laughter, and other human qualities in light of the teachings of Theosophy. George Arundale (1878-1945)..... More

New York: Lucis Press, (1966). Eighth printing. Hardcover. Original blue cloth with gilt titles, octavo, [12], 375 pp. More

Wuppertal: Dieter Ruggeberg, 1991. Fifth edition. Hardcover. 492 pp. + 2 pages publisher advertisements, frontispiece portrait of the author, pages 337 - 492 contain color and monochrome illustrations; octavo, original purple cloth with gilt title and ornament, jacket. " By scientific methods the magician is guided to contact the spirit..... More

Boston & NY: Houghton Mifflin Co.for the American Folk-Lore Society, 1896. First edition. Hardcover. Tall octavo, burgundy cloth with gilt spine title; x, 161 pp. + 6-page catalog at rear. Covers moderately spotted, else very good. 1475 different superstitions organized into 19 categories, from "Babyhood" to "Mortuary Customs." Each citation..... More

London: Rider & Co., (1937). First edition. Hardcover. 160 pp., small octavo, original yellow cloth. Dustjacket. A scarce work on the paranormal phenomena of psychometry; the ability to become "aware of the characters, surroundings, or events connected with an individual by holding or touching an object, such as a watch..... More

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1923. First edition. Hardbound. Original red cloth, octavo (6.25 x 9 inches), cxi; 351 pp. 73 monochrome plates, including 9 from photographs and 64 reproductions of old woodcuts. Also known as "Barlaam and Josaphat" the story of the Buddha retold as a Christian saint. Introductory text..... More

Lugduni (i.e., Lyon): Amatum Delaroche, 1761. Hardcover. 4to (12.75 x 8.5 inches); contemporary full calf; 13 fl, 592, clxxix, (5), 32, iv pp. 8 full-page copperplate engravings. Engraved title-page vignette. Text and antiphons printed in black and red. Leather tabs added at fore-edge. Covers well worn with corners rubbed through..... More

London: Constable & Co., 1921. Third printing. Hardcover. Small octavo, gray boards with red title and cover decoration;100 pp. Pages somewhat toned, else fine in near fine jacket. More

New York: American Tract Society, (1842). Second edition. Hardcover. Original dark brown cloth cover ornament embossed in blind, gilt spine title; 219 pp. + 3 pages ads at rear. Covers fairly worn at edges and corners, spine title faded text foxed, pencil scribbles to rear free endpaper, still quite sturdy..... More

New Orleans: L. N. Brunswig, (1896). Hardcover. 2 volumes in 1. 16mo (3.75 x 2.5 inches), 450; 189 pp., frontispiece engraving; bound in faux ivory with front cover design of inlaid silver monogram (M A) and inlaid floral design of copper (?) and mother of pearl, "ivory" clasps, all edges..... More

New York: Harper & Brothers, (1951). First edition. Hardcover. xiv, [1], 410; octavo, original black and gray cloth, dustjacket. More

Indianapolis: Willis D. Engle, (1912). Second edition, revised. Hardcover. Octavo, full leather binding with gilt title and cover ornament.; 296 pp., color frontispiece, color and b/w plates, text illustrations. Some scuffing to covers, wear to corner tips, gift inscription and 3 pages of signatures to front blank leaves. The Order..... More