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A GENUINE DAE-STAMPED 1936 EDITION THAT HAS BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRESERVED FOR 88 YEARSHERE ARE "SOME" OF THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: THE NATURAL WORLD, RARE INSECTS, ENTOMOLOGY, THE SACRED BEETLE, THE PREYING MANTIS, WASPS, MOTHS, GRASSHOPPERS, THE SPANISH CORPIS, CRICKETS, THE CAPRICORN, LOCUSTS, THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, AND MORETHIS EDITION INCLUDES AN INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF FULLY REMOVABLE COLOR PLATES BY EDWARD JULIUS DETMOLD (1883-1957)This is an incredibly beautiful and well-kept all-original 1936 edition of this incredible Book of Insects. The artwork is vibrant and colorful, and the copious writings on the Natural World are about as good as possible. This is the nicest condition I have ever owned. They don't make them this good anymore; I don't think they ever will. I would snag this one before it's gone."Hailed by Darwin as "The Homer of Insects," famed French entomologist Jean Henri Fabre (1823–1915) devoted hours of rapt attention to insects while they hunted, built nests, and fed their… Read More

ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE COMPENDIUMS OF THE MASTERS OF ART DA VINCI, MICHELANGELO, & RAPHAELA GENUINE 1902 EDITION THAT IS NOW 122 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL KEPTINCLUDES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE ARTISTS AS WELL AS SCARCE WORKS OF HIGHLY DETAILED PLATE ARTWORKThis is one of the most comprehensive volumes of the lives and art of some of the greatest artists in history. Dating back over 600 years this book has just about everything one would want in a fine book on these masterful artists. Michael Angelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael of Urbino, Titan, Rubens, Rembrandt and more. Includes a large compendium of highly detailed works of art all of which have been beautifully preserved.

NEAR 55 BILLION PAGES EXIST ON THE INTERNET... MAYBE YOU WERE MEANT TO FIND THIS BOOKA GENUINE 1ST PRINT YEAR THAT HAS BEEN WELL-KEPT PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE 1996 REISSUE, 2000S REPRINT, OR A SOFTCOVER; THIS IS THE REAL 1995 UK EDITION HERE ARE "SOME" OF THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: THE ARK OF THE COVENANT, ATLANTIS, THE CABALA, SECRET SOCIETIES, ANGELS, THE BOOK OF THE DEAD, GIANTS, LOST CONTINENTS, EVOLUTION, THE OCCULT, METAPHYSICS, ASTROLOGY, HEAVEN, THE AFTERLIFE, THE OSIRIS NUMBERS, SPACE MEN, THE ANCIENT CODES, THE COSMIC TREE, THE GATE OF THE SUN, MYTHOLOGY, THE END OF THE WORLD, THE UNDERWORLD, THE COMPUTER FOR CALCULATING THE APOCALYPSE, ANCIENT EGYPT, THE SPHINX, THE OLD GODS, THE GREGORIAN CALENDAR, MYTHS AND LEGENDS, THE GREAT PYRAMIDS, ALBERT EINSTEIN, EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY, NORSE MYTHOLOGY, THE PYRAMID TEXTS, THE ROSICRUCIANS, REBIRTH, THE PYRAMID OF THE MOON, ZEUS, MYSTICISM, THE ZODIAC, ADAM AND EVE, GOOD AND EVIL, GENESIS, SACRED SCIENCE, THE GARDEN OF EDEN, OTHER REALMS, THE CITY OF… Read More

1ST EDITION HARDCOVER 1ST PRINTINGONE OF THE EASIEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASTROLOGY BOOKS ANYWHERE.DIVINATION, ASTROLOGY, CYCLES OF THE SIGNS, THE SEVEN RAYS, METAPHYSICS, GROWTH & MUCH MOREA GUIDE BOOK FOR THE BEGINNER AS WELL AS THE ADVANCED450 + PAGES AND IN PHENOMENAL CONDITIONA brilliant new way of using astrological information, based on the principle that certain trends and qualities influence everyone alike in each monthly sign of the zodiac, regardless of our natal signs. Forces of the Zodiac consists of a thorough description of astrological influences, sign by sign, what they mean to us, how to tune into them intuitively, and how to use them wisely in our lives.A wonderful guide for anyone who is just beginning but also contains a plethora of writings that would also pertain to a more advanced student. In superb condition and has been very well preserved.

PUBLISHED BY THE SUPREME COUNCIL 33RD DEGREE AND IN IMMACULATE CONDITIONCEREMONIES, MASTER OF THE ROYAL SECRET, THE ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE, THE ROYAL ARCH OF SOLOMON, RITUALS, HISTORY OF THE MASONS, THE PERFECT & SECRET MASTER, CONTAINING ALMOST EVERY DEGREEBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH SCARCE WORKS OF OCCULT ARTWORK DATING BACK CENTURIES
A very in-depth publication on the Freemasons & The Scottish Rite. Encompassing everything from its original origins to some of its innermost secrets. This book is an exceptional find for any mason or even someone who wants to understand the inner workings of this rather secret society. An absolutely comprehensive account of one of the world's most enduring, controversial, and secretive organizations by a pre-eminent authority and high-ranking member. Whether religion or business, occult cabal or political caucus. Masonry remains a subject of debate and wonder.
This book, by III C. Fred Kleinknecht, Grand Commander of the Rite, is both a practical guide to the… Read More

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1ST EDITION PRINTING CONTAINING A PLETHORA OF OMINOUS WORKS OF ARTTRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL GERMAN TEXTSLETTERS, DIARIES, MONSTROUS BEINGS, STRANGE EXPERIMENTS, GORE, AND MUCH MOREA STUNNING EDITION PRINTED IN VERONA, ITALY, AND IN ASTOUNDING CONDITION FOR BEING WELL OVER 40 YEARS OLD"An astonishing discovery ten years ago has led to the publication of one of the strangest and most sensational documents of this century, The Diaries of Frankenstein. For over 150 years, the diaries lay forgotten and decaying among the Frankenstein family papers in Geneva until a Swiss historian came upon them by chance in his course of research into the Bavarian aristocracy."Now, this is one book most people have never heard of! Included are some of the most detailed and fascinating works of art in a book! Let's say it's for a more "mature audience." A beautiful find for collectors of darker occult lore in the realms of Bram Stoker's Dracula, although this one may be a "little" bit darker...The… Read More

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, WELL-CRAFTED, AND OMINOUS EDITIONS OF FRANKENSTEIN EVER PRODUCEDPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT ONE OF THE MODERN REMAKES BY THE SAME PUBLISHER IT IS NOW 62 YEARS OLDIN VERY GOOD CONDITION FROM COVER TO COVER (ONE OF THE NICEST I HAVE EVER OWNED)INCLUDING A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF ARTWORK BY EVERETT HENRY (1893-1961)BOUND IN 22K ACCENTED FULL LEATHER WITH A HUBBED SPINE AND SEWN PAGESFeatures include:- Fully bound in genuine leather.- 22kt gold accents deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine.- All the original vintage illustrations.- Heavy-duty binding boards enhance the book's durability.- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.- Gilded Gold page ends.This is a stunning edition of one of the most monumental stories ever created. As stated, the craftsmanship that went into making this book is as good as it gets. Although it was printed and bound well over half a century ago, it looks like it's… Read More

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1ST EDITION PRINTING CONTAINING A PLETHORA OF OMINOUS WORKS OF ARTTRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL GERMAN TEXTSLETTERS, DIARIES, MONSTROUS BEINGS, STRANGE EXPERIMENTS, GORE, AND MUCH MOREA STUNNING EDITION PRINTED IN VERONA, ITALY, AND IN ASTOUNDING CONDITION FOR BEING WELL OVER 40 YEARS OLDNow, this is one book most people have never heard of! Included are some of the most detailed and fascinating works of art in a book! Let's say it's for a more "mature audience." A beautiful find for collectors of darker occult lore in the realms of Bram Stoker's Dracula, although this one may be a "little" bit darker...The diaries and papers of Viktor Frankenstein. Describes his scientific experiments, triumphs, professional isolation, and personal tragedy.A collection of Viktor Frankenstein's letters, diaries, and drawings chronicle his scientific activities and attempts to create monstrous beings and tragic madness. The fruit of six years of labor by its translator and editor, this first-ever,… Read More

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, WELL-CRAFTED, AND OMINOUS EDITIONS OF FRANKENSTEIN EVER PRODUCEDIN VERY GOOD CONDITION FROM COVER TO COVER (ONE OF THE NICEST I HAVE EVER OWNED)INCLUDING A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF ARTWORK BY EVERETT HENRY (1893-1961)BOUND IN 22K ACCENTED FULL LEATHER WITH A HUBBED SPINE AND SEWN PAGESFeatures include:- Fully bound in genuine leather.- 22kt gold accents deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine.- All the original vintage illustrations.- Heavy-duty binding boards enhance the book's durability.- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.- Gilded Gold page ends.This is a stunning edition of one of the most monumental stories ever created. As stated, the craftsmanship that went into making this book is as good as it gets. Although it was printed and bound well over half a century ago, it looks like it's been in a time capsule, including a stunning collection of artwork by the late Everett Henry, all… Read More

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, WELL-CRAFTED, AND OMINOUS EDITIONS OF FRANKENSTEIN EVER PRODUCEDIN VERY GOOD CONDITION FROM COVER TO COVERINCLUDING A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF ARTWORK BY EVERETT HENRY (1893-1961)BOUND IN 22K ACCENTED FULL LEATHER WITH A HUBBED SPINE AND SEWN PAGES
Features include:- Fully bound in genuine leather.- 22kt gold accents deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine.- All the original vintage illustrations.- Heavy-duty binding boards enhance the book's durability.- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.- Gilded Gold page ends.
This is a stunning edition of one of the most monumental stories ever created. As stated, the craftsmanship that went into making this book is as good as it gets. Although it was printed and bound well over half a century ago, it looks like it's been in a time capsule, including a stunning collection of artwork by the late Everett Henry, all exceptionally well-preserved.… Read More

MAYBE THIS BOOK FOUND YOU... INSTEAD OF THE OTHER WAY AROUND...SECRET EGYPTIAN MAGICK, ANCIENT CEREMONIES, IMMORTALITY, THE FREEMASONS, SECRET SOCIETIES, ANGELS, METAPHYSICS, OTHER REALMS, HEAVEN, THE OCCULT ARTS OF ANCIENT EGYPT, AND MUCH MUCH MOREIN GORGEOUS CONDITION! NOT THE 1990S REMAKESCARCE FIND WITH THE YELLOW DIST JACKET MOST MADE WERE BLACK AND SILVERPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A NEWER SOFTCOVER IT'S A REAL HARDBACK WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST JACKETIN VERY FINE CONDITION FROM COVER TO COVERINCLUDES CRATA REPOA OR "THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF EGYPTIAN INITIATION" NOT FOUND IN MOST OTHER MASONIC BOOKSIf you are interested in the occult, ancient Egypt, the metaphysical, the Freemasons, and immortality, well, THIS is the book! Written by one of the greatest occult writers in history "Manly P Hall" there is no other work ever created that is like this one.This is not the cheaply made newer paperback version it is a real hardback with a dust jacket and it's in superb condition. This particular volume has the… Read More

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: FREEMASONRY, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS, THE HOLY GRAIL, THE HIDDEN MYSTERIES, ANGELS, THE ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE, THE MYSTICAL SCHOOLS, THE OCCULT RECORDS, MYTHOLOGY, THE GODS OF EGYPT, THE OFFICE OF THE MASTER, THE MYSTERIES OF OSIRIS, INITIATION, KABBALISM, SPIRITUAL SCIENCE, CELTIC MYSTERIES, THE DRUIDS, THE ROYAL ARCH, OCCULT SCIENCE, THE FIRE OF GOD, THE SECRET MASTER, MASTER MASONRY, & MUCH MOREThis is certainly a phenomenal edition for anyone looking for an incredibly well-written and in-depth book on Freemasonry. Although it may boast a large compendium of knowledge on the Masons, it delves much deeper with passages on Spiritual science, The Kabbala, Ancient Deities, and the esoteric. In very fine condition from cover to cover. An incredible and mystical book with a history that dates back centuries.Written by a leading authority, this intriguing book explores the history of Freemasonry and its relationship to many of the ancient mystical rites of Egypt, Greece, Crete, and… Read More

THERE ARE 55 BILLION PAGES ON THE INTERNET... MAYBE YOU'RE NOT LOOKING AT THIS BOOK BY ACCIDENT.DATING BACK CENTURIES AND FILLED WITH POWERFUL MASONIC KNOWLEDGEA GENUINE 1897 EDITION THAT IS NOW 125 YEARS OLD AND IN VERY NICE CONDITIONCEREMONIES, SECRET INITIATIONS, ROYAL ARCH MASONRY, ENTERED APPRENTICE, FELLOWCRAFT, MASTER MASONRY, & MOREHEAVILY ILLUSTRATED WITH SCARCE OCCULT WORKS OF ART NOT FOUND IN MOST ANY OTHER BOOKSONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND COMPREHENSIVE MASONIC BOOKS YOU WILL FINDThis is a scarce and very fascinating book of Freemasonry containing a large compendium of the degrees, rituals, ceremonies, and occult knowledge of the Masons. Elaborately illustrated with stunning and highly intricate works of art, all of which have been exceptionally well preserved. With in-depth writings on the first seven degrees and much much more. A hard to find original victorian era edition that is filled with some of the most fascinating writings ever compiled. They don't make books like these anymore… Read More

A GENUINE 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING WITH THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHER JACKET (NOT THE LATER REPRINT)WRITTEN BY A PREVIOUS LODGE MASTER, HIGH PRIEST OF THE ROYAL ARCH, AND KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERA VERY EXTENSIVE BOOK THAT COMPRISES 340 PAGES AND IS NOW 57 YEARS OLD AND VERY WELL-PRESERVED HERE ARE JUST "SOME" OF THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS, SECRECY, RITUALS, INITIATION, THE SUPREME BEING, THE DRUIDS, THE ANCIENT PAGAN MYSTERIES, SECRET SOCIETIES, THE CRUSADES, ANCIENT EGYPT, THE ROSICRUCIANS, ANCIENT WORSHIP, MYSTICAL CABBALISM, THE GERMAN STEINMETZEN, THE SONS OF SOLOMON, THE CREATOR, THE GRAND MYSTERY OF THE FREEMASONS, GOTHIC LEGENDS, THE REAL MASONS, THE ORDER OF THE GREGORIANS, THE ROYAL ARCH, CREATION, THE GYPSIES, THE TEMPLE LEGENDS, THE GRAND MASTER, ANCIENT MASONRY, THE TEMPLES OF THE MOST HIGH, THE CRYPTIC DEGREES, THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA, & MOREIT IS THE REAL 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING AND NOT THE LATER 1968 OR 1970S REMAKE.
This incredible compendium of… Read More

THERE ARE 55 BILLION PAGES ON THE INTERNET... MAYBE YOU'RE NOT LOOKING AT THIS BOOK BY ACCIDENT.A VERY RARE & GENUINE 1864 1ST EDITION PRINTING, NOW 159 YEARS OLD, PRINTED DURING THE CIVIL WARPRINTED AND BOUND IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK & THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT I CAN TRACE ANYWHEREINCLUDES NEARLY 300 SCARCE DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS, ALL IN VERY BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONWRITTEN BY A 33RD-DEGREE MASON, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, & GRAND WARDENMASONIC HISTORY, ARC OF THE COVENANT, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS, ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE, ANCIENT CEREMONIES, THE ROYAL ARCH, MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD, INVOCATION, ANCIENT EGYPT, THE INFINITE CREATOR, ENTERED APPRENTICE, FELLOWCRAFT, MASTER MASONRY, THE ROYAL MASTER, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, HEAVEN, SPIRITUALITY, CREATION, KING SOLOMONS TEMPLE, SACRED TALISMAN, THE GRAND LODGE, THE GRAND MASTER, THE SACRED TRIANGLE, HIGH PRIESTHOOD, MYSTICISM, THE GRAND, AND ROYAL MASTER, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, CEREMONIES OF THE ORDER, & MORETHIS EDITION CONTAINS 444 PAGES + EXTRAS AND MEASURES JUST UNDER 5'' X… Read More

A GENUINE 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING WITH THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHER JACKET (NOT THE LATER REPRINT)WRITTEN BY A PREVIOUS LODGE MASTER, HIGH PRIEST OF THE ROYAL ARCH, AND KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERA VERY EXTENSIVE BOOK THAT COMPRISES 340 PAGES AND IS NOW 56 YEARS OLD AND VERY WELL-PRESERVEDHERE ARE JUST "SOME" OF THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS, SECRECY, RITUALS, INITIATION, THE SUPREME BEING, THE DRUIDS, THE ANCIENT PAGAN MYSTERIES, SECRET SOCIETIES, THE CRUSADES, ANCIENT EGYPT, THE ROSICRUCIANS, ANCIENT WORSHIP, MYSTICAL CABBALISM, THE GERMAN STEINMETZEN, THE SONS OF SOLOMON, THE CREATOR, THE GRAND MYSTERY OF THE FREEMASONS, GOTHIC LEGENDS, THE REAL MASONS, THE ORDER OF THE GREGORIANS, THE ROYAL ARCH, CREATION, THE GYPSIES, THE TEMPLE LEGENDS, THE GRAND MASTER, ANCIENT MASONRY, THE TEMPLES OF THE MOST HIGH, THE CRYPTIC DEGREES, THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA, & MOREIT IS THE REAL 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING AND NOT THE LATER 1968 OR 1970S REMAKE.This incredible compendium of… Read More

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1901 EDITION, ONLY 940 WERE EVER MADE. PRINTED ON SPECIALLY MILLED VAN GELDER PAPERTHIS BOOK IS NOW 122 YEARS OLD AND IN STUNNING CONDITION FROM COVER TO COVER THE ALL-SEEING, ANGELS, SPIRITUALITY, DREAMS, HEAVEN, MYSTICISM, THE SOUL, THE LORDS OF SHADOW, THE LOVE CHANT, THE MOON SONG OF CATHAL, THE EVILS OF THE NIGHT, THE DEATH DANCE, THE MOON CHILD, & MUCH MORE
"When the west wind blows, I see the moon-lances gleam, Where the host of Faerie flows athwart the Hills of Dream. And a strange song I have heard by a shadowy stream, and the singing of a snow-white bird on the Hills of Dream."
This is a mystical collection of Victorian-era writings that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." While some works are incredibly beautiful and hopeful, I must send a word to the wise and inform you that some are VERY dark, but I think this is what makes this such an incredible compendium: its words are brutally honest and magnificently written. The rough-cut page ends only add to the… Read More

A GENUINE DATE STAMPED 1904 EDITION, ONLY 940 WERE EVER MADE. PRINTED ON SPECIALLY MILLED VAN GELDER PAPERTHIS BOOK IS NOW NEARLY 120 YEARS OLD, AND IT'S IN NEARLY UNREAD CONDITIONTHE ALL-SEEING, ANGELS, SPIRITUALITY, DREAMS, HEAVEN, MYSTICISM, THE SOUL, THE LORDS OF SHADOW, THE LOVE CHANT, THE MOON SONG OF CATHAL, THE EVILS OF THE NIGHT, THE DEATH DANCE, THE MOON CHILD, & MUCH MORE"When the west wind blows, I see the moon-lances gleam, Where the host of Faerie flows athwart the Hills of Dream. And a strange song I have heard by a shadowy stream, and the singing of a snow-white bird on the Hills of Dream."This is a mystical collection of Victorian-era writings that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." While some works are incredibly beautiful and hopeful, I must send a word to the wise and inform you that some are VERY dark, but I think this is what makes this such an incredible compendium; its words are brutally honest and magnificently written. This book is in such beautiful condition it looks… Read More

A GENUINE DATE STAMPED 1913 EDITION THAT IS NOW 110 YEARS OLD, BOUND IN SUFFOLK, ENGLANDTHE ALL-SEEING, ANGELS, SPIRITUALITY, DREAMS, HEAVEN, MYSTICISM, THE SOUL, THE LORDS OF SHADOW, THE LOVE CHANT, THE MOON SONG OF CATHAL, THE EVILS OF THE NIGHT, THE DEATH DANCE, THE MOON CHILD, & MUCH MORE"None but God, and I know what is in my heart.""When the west wind blows, I see the moon-lances gleam, Where the host of Faerie flows athwart the Hills of Dream. And a strange song I have heard by a shadowy stream, and the singing of a snow-white bird on the Hills of Dream."This is a mystical collection of Victorian-era writings that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." While some works are incredibly beautiful and hopeful, I must send a word to the wise and inform you that some are VERY dark. This is what makes this such an incredible compendium; its words are brutally honest and magnificently written. The rough cut page ends only add to the ambiance of this mysterious collection of victorian literature. This… Read More