Papus - [E.O.] Traité méthodique de science occulte - 1891

PAPUS (G. ENCAUSSE, known as). A Methodical Treatise on Occult Science.
Paris, Georges Carré, 1891; large octavo, full gray cloth, smooth spine, author and title in gold.

1092 pp. Numerous illustrations in the text, including one folding plate.

Original edition, rare and sought-after for one of the greatest books on the subject. Magnificent work, richly illustrated, packed with first-rate information on occultism by one of the greatest masters in the field.

"One must renounce describing this magnificent monument of contemporary Occultism as it deserves. It is a true encyclopedia of all that touches the magical sciences: Kabbalah, Theosophy, Spiritism, Alchemy, Freemasonry, Divinatory Arts: everything, in short, is there. It is the basis of every modern Magical Library." (Caillet).

First and last leaves loose (see photo, the last two leaves almost detached), interior fresh. A Fine copy, well bound.

Caillet, 3612.