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Sane Occultism
by Dion Fortune [Violet Mary Firth]
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Inner Light Publishing Society, 1938 . First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5.5". None. The very scarce 'first cheap edition' of Dion Fortune's discussion of various aspects of occultism. The first cheap edition of this work, the second edition overall.Fortune's guide to 'Sane Occultism' was first published in 1929. It is arranged in nineteen chapters, covering topics including 'credulity in occult research', 'numerology and prophecy', 'secrecy in occult fraternities', 'psychic pathologies', 'authority and obedience in occultism', and 'secrecy in occult fraternities'.Dion Fortune was the co-founder of the Fraternity of the Inner Light, an occult organisation that promoted philosophies which she claimed had been taught to her by spiritual entities known as the 'Ascended Masters'. She is recognised as one of the most significant occultists and ceremonial magicians of the early twentieth century.A very scarce guide to the occult in the twentieth century. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Back strip lightly age toned, with wraps bright. Edgewear to back strip head and tail. Internally, generally firmly bound, with binding only a touch strained. Pages bright, and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901F3
- Title
- Sane Occultism
- Author
- Dion Fortune [Violet Mary Firth]
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Inner Light Publishing Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1938
- Size
- 7.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Sane Occultism Fraternity of the Inner Light esotericism occult Fraternity of the Inner Light
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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