Thompson Rare Books specializes in fine, rare and interesting books in many fields. Our specialties include literary first editions, fantasy, science fiction, occultism, mythology and folklore, detective fiction and mysteries, illustrated books, children's books, fine printing and bindings. ~ Established in 1983.

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FREAKS AGAINST SUPERMEN. FINN, Ralph L.
FREAKS AGAINST SUPERMEN.
London: Gaywood Press, No Date [1950].. Octavo, original colour pictorial wrappers. 123 pp + [5] pp ... more

Price: $150.00 CAD
TOLD AFTER SUPPER. With 96 or 97 illustrations by Kenneth M. Skeaping. JEROME, Jerome K.
TOLD AFTER SUPPER. With 96 or 97 illustrations by Kenneth M. Skeaping.
London: The Leadenhall Press, E.C. / Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, & Co., Ltd., 1891.. Octavo, original orange-red cloth titled and decorated in black on ... more

Price: $75.00 CAD
THE PEOPLE OF THE MOON. A Novel. Illustrations by D'Aguilcourt. CARTER, Tremlett.
THE PEOPLE OF THE MOON. A Novel. Illustrations by D'Aguilcourt.
London: "The Electrician" Printing and Publishing Company, Limited., No Date [1895].. Octavo, original pictorial blue cloth stamped in red and silver, ... more

Price: $1,250.00 CAD
EIKOSTOS. Xoanon Limited, 1992-2012. A Bibliography [accompanied by] VOX BAETYLA XX. Xoanon Publishing 1992-2012. A catalogue of an Exhibition at the Esoteric Book Conference, September 15-16, 2012. SCHULKE, Daniel [editor]; Andrew D. Chumbley, et al.
EIKOSTOS. Xoanon Limited, 1992-2012. A Bibliography [accompanied by] VOX BAETYLA XX. Xoanon Publishing 1992-2012. A catalogue of an Exhibition at the Esoteric Book Conference, September 15-16, 2012.
[No Place]: Xoanon, 2012. Octavo. Full variegated natural linen with colour printed dust jacket. ... more

Price: $115.00 CAD
ALL RELIGIONS ARE ONE. BLAKE, William.
ALL RELIGIONS ARE ONE.
London: The Trianon Press for the William Blake Trust, 1970. First printing of this facsimile edition. Quarto. 662 copies printed ... more

Price: $175.00 CAD
A MYSTERY OF THE PACIFIC. With Eight Illustrations by Wal Paget. SMEATON, Oliphant.
A MYSTERY OF THE PACIFIC. With Eight Illustrations by Wal Paget.
London: Blackie & Son, 1899. Octavo, original pictorial red cloth stamped in white, black, brown ... more

Price: $100.00 CAD
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