Detroit: Johnson Smith & Company, [n.d., ca. 193-?]. Stapled, illustrated wrappers (5 ¼” x 7 ½”), [32] pp. Toning to wrappers, cheap pulp paper browning, VG+. An “occult” booklet from the novelty company, Johnson Smith & Company’s, extensive catalog. With sections on the occult practices listed in the title. More
London: Emerson Press, [1962]. First edition. 8vo; light blue wrappers printed in red with navy blue linen tape to spine as issued, 57 pp. A short treatise on the number seven and its occult signifance as found in the Bible, the principles of man, human birth, the cyclical nature of..... More
Mokelumne Hill, Calif.: Health Research, 1974. Limited ed. An eccentric and slightly disjointed work covering Uri Geller, the Stendek Encounters, the potential of the human bio-system, the work of Rudolf Steiner and Oswald Spengler, a UFO Epilog and the 1973 sightings log-book, and concluding with the author’s Prometheus Project proposal..... More
Leeds: Northern Lights, 1982. First edition. Tall quarto (29.5 cm). Saddle stapled covers; 42 pp. The inaugural issue of this British new age journal. Includes the supplemental catalogue for the Northern F.A.I.R., but is lacking the free color poster advertised on the front cover. Standard 80s new age fare. We..... More
Tiruvannamalai, South India: T. N. Venkataraman, 1968. Fifth impression. 12mo.; card wrappers; xi, 78 pp.; photographic frontis of the Maharshi. Reprints three chapters from Paul Brunton’s A Search in Secret India (1934), an account of his pilgrimage to India. The chapters reprinted here provide the most detail of his acquaintance..... More
London: The Annals of Psychical Science, 1909. First edition. 12mo. Green paper-covered boards with title stamped in blue to front board; 52 pp.; illus.; dust jacket. Carrington's investigation into Indian fakirs, in which he endeavored to "examine the evidence for the genuine phenomena, and [to] explain the tricks and fraudulent..... More
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Santa Barbara: Annular Publications, 1970-73. First edition. Tabloid newspaper format printed on newsprint; various pagination, from 8 to 18 pp.; all illustrated. A scarce semi-unbroken run of this newsletter edited and published by engineer and amateur space enthusiast, Donald Lee Cyr. Cyr self-published Life on Mars (1944) at the age..... More
Aurora, CO: The Hollow Hassle, 1984. 4to.; side-stapled, illustrated wrappers, [32] pp, illus. Light wear along the spine; recipient’s name and address scratched out on rear wrapper; VG+. No record for this title in WorldCat, although we note The Best of the Hollow Earth Hassle published in 2008. A single issue..... More
New York: Garrett Publications, Inc., 1951. Tomorrow was edited and published by the Irish medium, Eileen J. Garrett (1893-1970), first as a monthly of literary and public affairs (1941-1951) and then as a quarterly of psychic research (1952-1962). Quarto-size (11.5" x 8 3/4"); 64 pp. Notable contributions to this issue..... More
n.p: Evangelical Foundation, Inc., ©1969. First edition. Small, stapled wrappers (4” x 6 ½”), 24 pp. About Fine. A compilation of three articles originally appearing in the publication “Eternity” and reprinted in this pamphlet “to help meet the growing need for a sane, realistic appraisal of demonism and psychic phenomena, and..... More
München: Ludendorffs Verlag, 1936. First edition. Stapled, illustrated wrappers (6” x 8 ¾”), 47, [3] pp (adverts), centerfold chart. Wrappers slightly edgeworn, but VG+. In German. None others in commerce (April, 2019). A work by the enigmatic Harry Dörfel, writing under the pseudonym S. Ipares (an anagram of the Graeco-Egyptian..... More
London: The Mazdaznan Association, 1935. First edition. Square 4to (24.5 x 19 cm); blue cloth stamped in gilt; various pagination, but most issues run 20-24 pp.; photographs, adverts. A scarce, specially bound run of the first twelve issues of the organ of the Mazdaznan Association. Edited by Capt. William Plenderleith..... More
Philadelphia: The Golden Lotus Press, 1947. First edition. 4to.; side-stapled, mimeographed wrappers, 159-175 pp (printed rectos only). Chipping to wrappers, heavier to rear wrapper which is detached; darkening to wrapper edges and dampstain along spine. A Good, complete copy. Less than a dozen institutions hold scattered issues in WorldCat. A single..... More
Philadelphia: The Golden Lotus Press, 1948. First edition. 4to.; side-stapled, mimeographed wrappers, 92-112 pp. Light toning and wear to wrappers, but a VG copy of a fragile magazine. Less than a dozen institutions hold scattered issues in WorldCat. A single issue of the monthly Buddhist magazine published by William J. Leslie..... More
Harrisburg, Pa.: Christian Publications, Inc., [ca. 1950]. First edition. Stapled wrappers (5” x 8”), 24 pp. Some rubbing and light wear to wrappers, owner’s name to title page, VG+ An influential pamphlet on demon possession by the Canadian businessman turned missionary and pastor, John A. MacMillan (1873-1956). MacMillan classes demonic..... More
Chicago: The Aries Press, 1982. First edition. Comb-bound wrappers, 137, [5] pp, charts, tables. Scribbled numbers to title page, some underlining and marginalia. One copy in OCLC at Rice Univ., none others in commerce. Scarce. The author researched hundreds of earthquake horoscopes in order to predict where and when major earthquakes..... More
Oscawana-On-Hudson, NY: Upland Farms Alliance, ©1901 [ca. 1903]. 8vo; green cloth decoratively stamped in gilt, t.e.g., 216 pp. In this classic New Thought work, the author examines the way man can achieve dominion and power over his soul, or what he calls “the kingdom of God.” He also expounds on..... More
London: The Aquarian Press, 1955. Third impression. 12mo; stapled, illustrated wrappers, 34, [2] pp. A book on the human aura by the well known medium, Ursula Roberts. A Fine copy. More
Murfreesboro, TN: Sword of the Lord Publishers, ©1992. First edition. Stapled, illustrated wrappers, 15 pp. Red pen notations inside the front wrapper to titles from the Life-Changing Pamphlet Series; owner’s name and small label to p. 3; red pen underlining and marginalia to a couple of lines on pp. 6-7..... More
Chicago: Carl Sextus, 1896. Fourth edition. 8vo.; eggplant cloth titled in gilt, decorative endpapers, viii, 309 pp., plates with in-text illustrations. Sextus’ comprehensive treatise on hypnotism explores somnambulism, clairvoyance, magnetism (including animal), crystal visions, and with an interesting chapter devoted specifically to hypnotism in Chicago. Cloth is worn and soiled..... More
New York: Lancer Books, ©1971. First edition. Mass market paperback, 206 pp. Light wear to covers, Near Fine. Eight copies in OCLC. A relatively uncommon title from the prolific author, Brad Steiger (b. Eugene Olson), on the ancient occult forces responsible for the assassination of public figures and mass/serial killings. Reports..... More
New York: Adams Press Print, 1920. First edition. Octavo. Gilt-decorated, red leatherette binding; all edges gilt; 492, [8] pp.; illus. This de Luxe edition was limited to 100 signed and hand-numbered copies and issued by the author's own publishing imprint. Teale was an architect, amateur magician and researcher for Harry..... More
[Philadelphia]: The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, [1885]. First edition. Two early event announcements for the Philadelphia branch of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a Mason offshoot better known today as the Shriners. The A.A.O.N.M.S. was first established in..... More
London: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., 1932. First edition. 12mo. Orange cloth boards ruled and lettered in black; 120 pp., [6] pp adverts; illus. Organized in 12 chapters by type of trick (e.g., card, coin, etc.). A scarce Thurston title, we find no other copies currently offered in the trade; only..... More
[Columbus, Ohio: Pfeifer Press], 1930. First edition. Octavo. Original, saddle-stapled, illustrated wrappers; 64 pp.; illus. "A book of Mystery and Magic treating upon the subjects of: Magic You Can Do, Astrology, Palmistry, Numerology, Dreams and Fortunes with Card. Also containing a biographical story of Thurston the Magician and photographs of..... More