Occult 1696 Miscellanies John Aubrey Omens Magick Abracadabra Apparitions Spells

  
FIRST EDITION by John Aubrey (1626 1697). A very curious work, treating of day-fatality, omens, dreams, apparitions, etc. Lowndes, Bibliographer's manual of English literature. London: printed For Edward Castle. [8, including front blank], 179 pages. 8vo, contemporary calf; gilt-lettered calf reback. Includes Omens, Apparitions, Magick, Prophecies, etc. Abracadabra appears on page 106 written triangularly as a Spell (pictured). Some marginal worming begins around page 121 lower right corners for several pages and again pages 141-159 but do not distract from reading textblock and again on last few leaves. Ex Libris Francisci Smyth as pictured with a few lines of his manuscript writing. Corners are rubbed, exposing boards with some loss. Old Small sticker for The North Node occult bookshop pasted down inside front cover. Another owners name in pencil dated 1876 Boston Henry M Greensagh sp? Manuscript note on title page as pictured. Bottom page 79 margin chipped not affecting text. Bottom edge 85 frayed not affect text. A few stray pencil marks in margins (page 112).

Inner hinges had been reinforced. Overall for over 300 years old good condition. Very rare first edition Includes Omens, Apparitions, Magick, Prophecies, etc. John Aubrey (1626 1697), was an English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer.

The only work published by Aubrey in his lifetime was his Miscellanies 1696; a collection of 21 short chapters on the theme of "hermetick philosophy" i. Supernatural phenomena and the occult, including "Omens", "Prophesies", "Transportation in the Air", "Converse with Angels and Spirits", "Second-Sighted Persons", etc. Its contents mainly comprised documented reports of supernatural manifestations. The work did much to bolster Aubrey's posthumous reputation as a superstitious and credulous eccentric. The only book published in lifetime of Aubrey.

Abracadabra is an incantation historically was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. It is recognized the phrase entered the English language around 1696 with some authorities citing the use here in Miscellanies was the first in English, it originated from the Aramaic. The North Node Occult (in New York City) bookshop was one of the earliest American occult metaphysical bookstores. Sorry, NO international sales on this book.

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1. Publisher: Edward Castle
2. Region: Europe
3. Subject: Occult
4. Place of Publication: London
5. Author: John Aubrey
6. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
7. Topic: Superstitions
8. Year Printed: 1696
9. Language: English
10. Special Attributes: 1st Edition
11. Original/Facsimile: Original
12. Binding: Leather