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: Duell, Sloan, & Pearce / Essential Books, (1946). Revised edition. Hardcover. xxiv, 644 pp., 800+ illustrations, mostly from photographs; octavo, original red cloth, dustjacket. Originally published in 1900. More

Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1932. Reprint of the 1912 first edition. Hardcover. Original ribbed green cloth with gilt cover title, 12mo (5.5 x 4.25 inches); 56 pp. Originally published in 1912 as "Adyar Popular Lectures, No. 20. This 1932 edition printed by A. K. Sitarama, at the Vasanta..... More

[London]: Printed & Sold by I. Boydell Engraver in Cheapside, nd (circa 1800). First edition thus. Hardcover. Oblong 8vo (5.75 x 7.25 inches), contemporary cloth and plain boards; engraved title and 52 leaves printed with copperplate engravings on versos, engravings measure approx. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Scuffing to boards, wear..... More

London: David Bogue, 1851. Hardcover. [2], xcii, [8], 440 pp.; engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, many engraved illustrations in the text; 8vo, bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for the Halle Bros. Co., marbled endpaper, top edge gilt. Split at bottom of front..... More

Bethany, VA: M'Vay & Ewing, 1835. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Octavo, original full calf with red lettering piece; 401, 80 pp.; 2 engraved folding maps with original hand coloring. Covers well scuffed but remarkably sturdy and well-preserved, no splits to joints; text foxed and with a few ink blotches, old owner..... More

London: Longman & Co., et al / Eyre & Spottiswoode et al, 1871 / 1891. First editions thus. Hardcover. (2 volumes). First volume: [11], [544] pp., folio (16 x 10.5 inches), contemporary dark brown cloth with blindstamped ornaments to boards, gilt spine title. Second volume: [7], 544, [16] pp.; folio..... 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

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

London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1930. First edition. Hardcover. 2 volumes, original red cloth; xiv, 398; xiv, 543 pp. Owner name to front pastedown in both volumes, both books else quite clean and unworn. More

Edinburgh: A. & C. Black, 1887. First edition. Original red cloth, octavo (5 x 7.5 inches), pp viii, 96. Slight fading to spine, else very good. Frazer's first book, which began as an article for a new edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. More