The Great Book Of Magical Art

De Laurence, L. W. Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic and East Indian Occultism & The Book of Secret Hindu, Ceremonial, and Talismanic Magic, the, The De Laurence Company 1939
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Brown leather boards w/ gilded titling and illustration on cover and spine. Gilded top page edge. Contents include: The Wisdom of God; To the Faithful and descreet disciple of wisdom; The King and the disciple; The great spirit; Thou art admonished for thy soul's sake; Natural Magic; Talismanic magic; Mummial and magical attraction - the first principle of magic; Cabalistic magic; The book of secrets; Ancient Biographia; Restitution of stolen roses; Spiritualism and religion; Lessons in adeptship; Magic and sorcory; Philosophy of disease and medicine; Medieval philosophy and theology; Vampirism, witch craft and black art - their dangers and how to avoid them; Mystery of breath; etc. 36 pages of sepia tone plates. Numerous b/w illustrations. Both hinges have been repaired. Spine is missing 2/3rd of the leather cover and has been repaired with (acid free) clear binder tape. End pages have roughed up spots where a name has been scratched off. FFEP has markings. Text, illustrations and sepia plates are free from markings. Corners dinged, boards are edgeworn. A great reading copy. All of our books are packaged with the utmost care. Leather

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De Laurence, L. W. Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic and East Indian Occultism & The Book of Secret Hindu, Ceremonial, and Talismanic Magic, the, The De Laurence Company 1939
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Brown leather boards w/ gilded titling and illustration on cover and spine. Gilded top page edge. Contents include: The Wisdom of God; To the Faithful and descreet disciple of wisdom; The King and the disciple; The great spirit; Thou art admonished for thy soul's sake; Natural Magic; Talismanic magic; Mummial and magical attraction - the first principle of magic; Cabalistic magic; The book of secrets; Ancient Biographia; Restitution of stolen roses; Spiritualism and religion; Lessons in adeptship; Magic and sorcory; Philosophy of disease and medicine; Medieval philosophy and theology; Vampirism, witch craft and black art - their dangers and how to avoid them; Myster of breath; etc. 36 pages of sepia tone plates. Numerous b/w illustrations. This book is in unbelievable condition considering 65+ year age. Appears almost new. 634 pages/ Fourteenth Edition Leather

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Peck, M. Scott M.D. IN SEARCH OF STONES - A Pilgrimage of Faith, Reason, and Discovery, New York Hyperion Books 1995
ISBN: 0-7868-6021-9 As New Condition

Following his inspirational book, The Road Less Travelled, Dr. Peck recounts his 21-day excursion through Britain--a journey to the country's mysterious stone monoliths that prompted him to explore the spiritual, psychological, and philosophical truths that have shaped his life. Illustrated with exquisite b&w line art by the author's son. "...an engrossing mixture of travelogue and sermon."--Susan Cheever, New York Times. From the Publisher The work of M. Scott Peck has had a profound effect on the lives of millions of readers, and his book The Road Less Traveled has become both a part of the popular culture and a spiritual and inspirational guidebook for a generation. Now, Dr. Peck has written his most personal book: one that tells more about himself than he ever has before, while at the same time helps readers see truths about themselves, their own lives, and the greater community around them. On the surface, this book is the story of a three-week trip through the countryside of Wales, England, and Scotland that Dr. Peck took with his wife Lily - looking for the ancient megalithic stones that became an obsession for them. But the search for stones is a search for meaning and mystery, and ultimately an unveiling of the pilgrimage of life itself. Each day of the three-week trip he discusses a related realm of human experience - parenthood, holiness, romance, art, to name a few - and we travel with him on an adventure of the spirit, striving to understand the journey of life in all of its complexities and secrets. We are moved by the intensity of the journey, as Dr. Peck frankly faces his own fears and shortcomings, and through the power of his insight we are challenged to do the same. Illustrated with exquisite line art by Dr. Peck's son, Christopher, In Search of Stones is a beautiful book of spirituality and quest, faith and mystery, and the most intimate book to come from one of our most distinguished thinkers. Publishers Weekly Connecticut psychiatrist Peck (The Road Less Traveled) spent three weeks in 1992 traveling with his wife, Lily, a psychotherapist, through the English countryside, visiting Stonehenge, other prehistoric stone circles, megalithic tombs, earthworks and medieval cathedrals. That trip is the framework for this quirky, magical blend of autobiography, travel, spiritual meditation, history and Arthurian legend. Peck candidly discusses his addiction to tobacco and his habitual alcohol use, his emotional estrangement from his three grown children, his repeated operations for degenerative disc disease, his wife's recurrent depressions, his wealth and the strength of his marriage despite his many sexual infidelities. He describes his encounter with a benevolent sprite, a "spirit of mirth" that entered his psyche, in 1986. He writes of Merlin, the Druids, the Protestant Reformation and the Quakers, whose outlook inspired the community-building workshops he and his wife conduct. Enhanced by 30 evocative drawings, Peck's soaring meditations on faith, art, despair and self-integration make this a rewarding spiritual odyssey. Publishers Weekly Connecticut psychiatrist Peck (The Road Less Traveled) spent three weeks in 1992 traveling with his wife, Lily, a psychotherapist, through the English countryside, visiting Stonehenge, other prehistoric stone circles, megalithic tombs, earthworks and medieval cathedrals. That trip is the framework for this quirky, magical blend of autobiography, travel, spiritual meditation, history and Arthurian legend. Peck candidly discusses his addiction to tobacco and his habitual alcohol use, his emotional estrangement from his three grown children, his repeated operations for degenerative disc disease, his wife's recurrent depressions, his wealth and the strength of his marriage despite his many sexual infidelities. He describes his encounter with a benevolent sprite, a ""spirit of mirth'' that entered his psyche, in 1986. He writes of Merlin, the Druids, the Protestant Reformation and the Quakers, whose outlook inspired the community-building workshop Very Good Book Jacket Hardcover 6-1/2 x 9-1/2" out of Print

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De Laurence, L. W. Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic and East Indian Occultism & The Book of Secret Hindu, Ceremonial, and Talismanic Magic, the, The De Laurence Company 1939
Fine

Brown faux leather boards w/ gilded titling and illustration on cover and spine. Gilded top page edge. Contents include: The Wisdom of God; To the Faithful and descreet disciple of wisdom; The King and the disciple; The great spirit; Thou art admonished for thy soul's sake; Natural Magic; Talismanic magic; Mummial and magical attraction - the first principle of magic; Cabalistic magic; The book of secrets; Ancient Biographia; Restitution of stolen roses; Spiritualism and religion; Lessons in adeptship; Magic and sorcory; Philosophy of disease and medicine; Medieval philosophy and theology; Vampirism, witch craft and black art - their dangers and how to avoid them; Myster of breath; etc. 36 pages of sepia tone plates. Numerous b/w illustrations. This book is in unbelievable condition considering 65+ year age. Appears almost new. 634 pages/ Fourteenth Edition Faux Leather

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