The Kabbalah Unveiled — S. L. MacGregor Mathers (from Knorr von Rosenroth's Latin) (1887)

“There is a sort of bizarre attraction in this fantastic little book, with its weird, unhealthy imaginations.” — Whitehall Review.

“ Imagination or some other faculty plays marvellous freaks in this little book.” — Lloyd's Weekly.

“ A weird little book. .... The author seems to have been delighted with his dreams, and .... carefully explains how hachish may be made from the resin of the common hemp plant.” — Daily Chronicle.

“To be added to the literature of what is, after all, a very undesirable subject. Weak minds may generate a morbid curiosity if stimulated in this direction." — Bradjord Observer.

“ The stories told by our author have a decidedly Oriental flavour, and we would not be surprised if some foolish individuals did endeavour to procure some of the drug, with a view to experience the sensation described by the writer of this clever brochure .” — Edinburgh Courant.

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THE HANDBOOK OF PALMISTRY. By Rosa Baughan,

Author of “Indications of Character in Handwriting.” Fourth
Edition, newly revised, in demy 8vo, with Illustrative Plates, I;.

“ It possesses a certain literary interest, for Miss Baughan shows the connection between palmistry and the doctrines of the Kabbala.” — Graphic.

“ Miss Rosa Baughan, for many years known as one of the most expert proficients in this branch of science, has as much claim to consideration as any writer on the subject.” — Sussex Daily News.

“ People who wish to believe in palmistry, or the science of reading character from the marks of the hand,” says the Daily News, in an article devoted to the discussion of this topic, “ will be interested in a handbook of the subject by Miss Baughan, published by Mr. Redway.”

THE ASTROLOGER’S GUIDE.

ANIMA ASTROLOGIAE ; or, A Guide for Astrologers.

Being the One Hundred and Forty-six Considerations of the Astrologer, Guido Bonatus, translated from the Latin by Henry Coley, together with the choicest Aphorisms of the Seven Segments of Jerom Cardan, of Milan, edited by William Lilly (1675); now first republished from the original edition, with Notes and Preface. By W. C. Eldon Serjeant. Edition limited to 500 copies, handsomely printed on antique paper and tastefully bound, ys. 6d.

“ Mr. Serjeant deserves the thanks of all who are interested in astrology for rescuing this important work from oblivion The growing interest in mystical science will lead ’to a revival of astrological study, and advanced students will find this book an indispensable addition to their libraries. The book is well got up and printed. ’ ’ — T heosophist.

BIBLIOTHECA CURIOSA.

A TREATISE OF MAGIC INCANTATIONS. Trans-

lated from the Latin of Christianus Pazig (circa 1700). Edited by Edmund Goldsmid,F.R.H.S.,F.S.A (Scot.) Only 350 copies printed. 4 s. 6 d.

This little parchment-covered treatise of some sixty pages, most daintily printed, gives a detailed and curious account of magic in general, and of incantations by formula and by word. From sacred and profane literature he draws his evidence of widespread belief in that which survives in Suffolk to-day. Respecting the cure of ailments by incantation, and of the transference of those ailments to others, there is quite a body of evidence, or rather statement.

HERMES TRISMEGISTUS. The Theological and Philosophical Works of Hermes Trismegistus, Christian Neoplatonist. Translated from the Original Greek, with Preface, Notes, and

GEORGE RED WAY, 15 York St., Covent Garden.

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Indices. By John David Chambers, M.A., F.S.A., of Oriel
College, Oxford, Recorder of New Sarum. 8vo, cloth, 7 s. 6 d.