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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CROSSED KEYS. Being a Chimeric Binding of Both The Black Dragon and the Enchiridion of Pope Leo III. THE DELUXE EDITION OF 55 HAND-NUMBERED COPIES, BOUND IN FULL BLACK GOAT AND HOUSED IN A LEATHER SATCHEL. CECCHETELLI, Michael (translator and commentator). With additional notes by Peter Grey. Edited by Alkistis Dimech.
CROSSED KEYS. Being a Chimeric Binding of Both The Black Dragon and the Enchiridion of Pope Leo III. THE DELUXE EDITION OF 55 HAND-NUMBERED COPIES, BOUND IN FULL BLACK GOAT AND HOUSED IN A LEATHER SATCHEL.
UK: Scarlet Imprint, MMXI [2011]. First edition. Small octavo, beautifully bound in original full black ... more

Price: $1,800.00 CAD
OPUSCULA MAGICA. Volume I: Essays on Witchcraft and The Sabbatic Tradition. Edited by Daniel A. Schulke. Deluxe Hardcover Edition: quarter morocco with slipcase. CHUMBLEY, Andrew D.
OPUSCULA MAGICA. Volume I: Essays on Witchcraft and The Sabbatic Tradition. Edited by Daniel A. Schulke. Deluxe Hardcover Edition: quarter morocco with slipcase.
California: Three Hands Press [Xoanon], 2010. Octavo, original cloth with morocco leather spine, art paper end-leaves, ... more

Price: $275.00 CAD
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
THE TALKING IMAGE OF URUR. HARTMANN, Franz, M.D.
THE TALKING IMAGE OF URUR.
New York: American Publishers Corporation, [1890]. Early reprint, originally issued by Lovell in 1890. Octavo, original ... more

Price: $150.00 CAD
A STRANGE MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN A COPPER CYLINDER. With Illustrations by Gilbert Gaul. (Published anonymously). DE MILLE [James] [Published Anonymously].
A STRANGE MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN A COPPER CYLINDER. With Illustrations by Gilbert Gaul. (Published anonymously).
New York: Harper & Brothers., 1888.. Octavo, original blue decorative cloth designed in silver, gilt and ... more

Price: $200.00 CAD
PETSETILLA'S POSY: A Fairy Tale. For Young and Old. With Fifty Illustrations by F. Barnard, Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel. HOOD, Tom.
PETSETILLA'S POSY: A Fairy Tale. For Young and Old. With Fifty Illustrations by F. Barnard, Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel.
London: George Routledge and Sons, No date [1870]. Octavo, original green cloth over beveled boards, titled and decorated ... more

Price: $250.00 CAD
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