Description
For sale is a rare and exceptional first paperback edition, later printing of The Book of Ceremonial Magic by A. E. Waite. First Dover Edition described, 2017 Dover. First Printing with 2017 appearing twice on copyright page.
The exterior of the paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, no surface wear, strong title on an un-cracked spine, a few spots on page blocks, a tight binding with no creases, strong spine ends, no edge wear and lightly curved corners.
The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright. Appears to be unread.
Noted occult historian A. E. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. Part I contains essential passages from prominent magical texts dating from the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries; Part II analyzes these texts from a modern perspective. Modern readers will find this book an extraordinarily complete tour of the history of magic, replete with details of casting spells, conjuring spirits, and other occult practices.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this Near Fine first paperback printing of this rare book. S
