Description
For sale is a rare and exceptional first paperback edition, later printing of The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain by Lewis Spence. First Dover Edition described, 1999 Dover. Later Printing with 2016 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.
In this fascinating, scholarly study, noted author and folklorist Lewis Spence provides a compelling and thoroughly researched account of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain, including the origins of the Druids and their association with the Divine King, the Arthurian cults and the mystery of the Holy Grail, questions of second sight (the ability to envision the world of spirits), Celtic spells and charms, necromancy, prophecy, divination, the Celtic belief in reincarnation, mysticism, and many other topics.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this Near Fine first paperback printing of this rare book. S
