Raphaels Key Astrology Containing Complete by Raphael (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Good. No Jacket. Second edition. Text is unmarked, though there is some light internal foxing at the front and back of the book. The page edges are age toned. Binding feels a little weak; it is holding and is NOT broken or torn anywhere. Covers are worn at the corners and at the head and base of the spine. Covers are soiled; there is an ink stain at the top corner of the front cover; the spine is age toned. No dust jacket.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). Three fascinating early twentieth century works on astrology, with a particular focus on the manner in which the cosmos influences health and politics. Three astrological works credited to 'Raphael', which was the pseudonym of nineteenth century English astrologer Robert Cross Smith (1795-1832). After Smith's death, a series of astrologers used the 'Raphael' mantle to publish works on the subject.Present here are:The 1909 fourth edition of 'The Key to Astrology, Containing a Complete System of Genethliacal Astrology'. This volume offers insights into topics including the influence of the various planets on one's character, on the manner in which birth sign dictates money, employment, health, and relationships.A 1910 edition of 'Raphael's Medical Astrology or The Effects of the Planets and Signs Upon the Human Body'. The work discusses the health and ailments faced by each sign, and the recommended diet and remedies for each.A very scarce 1910 edition of 'Raphael's Mundane Astrology or the Effects of the Planets and Signs Upon the Nations and Countries of the World'.'Medical' front free endpaper lacking, with pencil inscriptions to rear endpaper and pastedown. Bookseller's stamp to front free endpaper of 'Mundane'.Eight pages of advertisements to the rear of 'Medical', and sixteen to rear of 'Mundane'. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Fading to 'Mundane' and 'Medical' back strips, with shelf wear to back strip tails. 'Medical' front free endpaper lacking, with pencil inscriptions to rear endpaper and pastedown. Bookseller's stamp to front free endpaper of 'Mundane'. Front hinge of medical a touch strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. book.