Occult

Illustrated

Dictionary

Compiled and Edited By

Harvey Day

Kaye & Ward

London

1975

Occult: Derived from the Latin occulere, meaning anything hidden or concealed; secret; communicated only to the initiated; recondite; mysterious; not apprehensible by the mind; is applied to sciences involving the knowledge or use of the supernatural.

What are alectryomancy, chirognomy, numerology, runes, xenoglossia? Who is or was Agrippa, Geller, Mesmer, Palladino, Sidgwick, Zadkiel I? The answers are in this comprehensive guide to all aspects of the occult.

Skeptic, active practitioner of the occult arts, and undecided observer, all will find the Occult Illustrated Dictionary not only authoritative, but clear, easily accessible and completely up-to-date. Entries from Abayakoon, Cyrus D. F. and abracadabra to Zodiac and zombie, are set in alphabetical order, and cover people involved in the occult sciences (both founders of movements and researchers); definitions of concepts and words used; the theory and history of various associations and movements - in fact everything that could be expected of a quality reference book on the occult. In addition, seventy-one illustrations expand and complement the text.

Book Format:

Duodecimo, 8" tall. Book is bound in red cloth with silver lettering on spine; Dust jacket included.

Pagination: 156pp;

Condition:

Very good + condition. Boards and spine are in very good + condition; no half title page; interior is spotless with no underlining, foxing or yellowing; Binding is tight.

Dust jacket: Good condition; some wear to top edges and some tears near spine and rear part of jacket;

Price: US $50.00

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