Albert Raphael – Earthology: Humanity Characterized by the Earth, Sun and Zodiac 1901
£75.00
1 in stock
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hb | Raphael, Albert [= Borrill, Albert R.] | Earthology: Humanity Characterized by the Earth, Sun and Zodiac, with Prognostications from the Moon | 1st | Raphael, Publisher [sic], London and New York | 1901 | £75 | Borrill took the name of Raphael in vain for commercial gain, but was based in New York. This book is a curio that has become rare and sought-after | Original full pebbled purple cloth in vgc, with spine sun-faded; moderate wear to extremities of spine, and light wear to outer corners of boards. Gilt titling and separate silver zodiacal illustration to front board remain strong and bright. Gilt titling to spine only slightly faded. This copy with plain-pencilled ownership signature of notable British astrological researcher Arthur Mather to ffep. Old plain-pencilled bookseller notes to front paste-down. Top edge of page block gilt, as issued. Colour fold-out ‘Ancient Egyptian Chart of the Earth’s Zodiac’ present and intact before p. 91. |
Additional information
Weight | 0.715 kg |
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