Spare, Austin Osman:
The Book of Pleasure (Self-Love). The Psychology of Ecstasy. Printed by the Co-operative Printing Society Limited, Tudor Street, EC. Published by the Author, London 1913. 2° [390 x 270 mm]. Introduction by Ernest H. R. Collings. With nine full page halftone illustrations and numerous smaller illustrations. 1 Bl., 1 (Frontispiece), 59 S. Black original cloth binding, lettered across front in white.
Spare, Austin Osman: The Book of Pleasure (Self-Love). The Psychology of Ecstasy. Printed by the Co-operative Printing Society Limited, Tudor Street, EC. Published by the Author, London 1913. 2° [390 x 270 mm]. Introduction by Ernest H. R. Collings. With nine full page halftone illustrations and numerous smaller illustrations. 1 Bl., 1 (Frontispiece), 59 S. Black original cloth binding, lettered across front in white.
First Edition. – Spare’s magical magnum opus is of startling originality and one of the most important and innovative occult works of the twentieth century. Only about 300 copies were produced, although an edition of 800 was planned (Robert Ansell: „Zos Speaks!“). – Binding a little rubbed, mainly on the spine and back, slightly bumped, the cloth cover slightly creased. Capitals rubbed. The embossing is not rubbed and perfectly preserved. Front bookplate and endpapers slightly stained. Paper faintly browned throughout. A good copy and very scarce in this condition.
- Katalog: Magie & Occulta
- Sprache: Englisch (en)
- Bestellnummer: 014436
Preis: 2000,00 €