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First published in 1957, The Secret Lore of Magic contains within it a series of major source-books of magical arts. Many of them translated into English for the first time, these works are annotated and fully illustrated. The book’s title in itself signalled the fact that the bulk of material in this bibliographical study had never been published openly before. Together with Oriental Magic which appeared in the preceding year, it provided a complete survey of fundamental magical literature, and thus a comprehensive reference system for psychologists, ethnologists and others interested in the rise and development of human beliefs. Both books also introduced the general reader to dependable information about what was a shadowy and confusing subject.
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The Secret Lore of Magic - Idries Shah (Citadel Press/Lyle Stuart)
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Citadel Press, New York, 1970
ISBN 10: 0806500042
ISBN 13: 9780806500041
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Seller: The Vintage Vagabonds, Oak Ridge, NC, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. A Gateway into the Forbidden Arts. Delve into the hidden history of Western occultism with this essential survey by the renowned thinker and Sufi teacher, Idries Shah. This volume is a "textbook of the secret arts," providing a comprehensive and clear introduction to the most famous (and infamous) grimoires of the medieval and Renaissance periods. It is an indispensable resource for the student of the Western Esoteric Tradition or the history of magic. The Content: Shah presents the key texts of magical literature, including the Key of Solomon, the Magia Naturalis of Albertus Magnus, and the Grimoire of Honorius. He provides context, translations, and analysis of the rituals and sigils that defined the occult world. Scholarly Approach: Unlike many sensationalist works on the subject, Shah approaches the material with intellectual curiosity and historical rigor, making it a staple for serious researchers. Condition: * Format: Vintage paperback (ISBN: 0806500042). Exterior: The covers show honest rubbing and shelf wear consistent with its age and importance. Corners and edges are rubbed, giving it the look of a well-consulted reference work. Binding: The spine is creased, indicating a book that has been opened and studied, but it remains fully intact. Interior: The text block is clean and bright, free from the underlining or occult marginalia often found in copies of this nature. A solid, "honest" reading copy of a classic in the field of magic and folklore. Seller Inventory # VV750
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Secret Lore of Magic
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus. Published by The Citadel Press, 1970. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with ripples along the spine and light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 356973
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Secret Lore of Magic
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. A stamp is present on the page edge. The pages are lightly tanned. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition. Seller Inventory # mon0004039607
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Secret Lore of Magic
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Citadel Press, Secaucus, 1970
ISBN 10: 0806500042
ISBN 13: 9780806500041
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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item. Seller Inventory # 1512648
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Secret Lore of Magic
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0806500042I3N00
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Secret Lore of Magic
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0806500042I3N00
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THE SECRET LORE OF MAGIC
Seller: BEACON BOOKS, Creston, BC, Canada
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Paperback Edition. 316 pages. Black lettering on a pink background on the spine, white lettering on the front cover. There is some bumping to the corners; previous owner's initials and number on the first page. A very good copy of this book, which 'includes the entire text of the four books of the secrets of Albertus Magnus, the Book of the Spirits, the Almadel, the Book of Power, the Clavicle and the Testament, the Grimoire of Hoorius the Great, and the processes of the Black Pact as set forth in the True Grimoire and the Great Grimoire'. Seller Inventory # 008817
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THE SECRET LORE OF MAGIC: Books of the Sorcerers
Seller: By The Way Books, Richmond, TX, U.S.A.
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First US edition. 316 pages. Hardbound in very good condition in good dust jacket; Jacket quite edge worn with several small pieces missing. Seller Inventory # 27686