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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HEPTAMERON: Or, Magical Elements of Peter De Albano. Translated into English by Robert Turner, 1655 [together with] ARBATEL OF MAGICK. ABANO, Peter De; TURNER, Robert [translator].
HEPTAMERON: Or, Magical Elements of Peter De Albano. Translated into English by Robert Turner, 1655 [together with] ARBATEL OF MAGICK.
[Seattle]: Ouroboros Press., [2003].. First printing of this new edition, limited to 700 hand-numbered ... more

Price: $125.00 CAD
MANDRAGORA. Further Explorations in Exoteric Poesis. SARA, Ruby [editor].
MANDRAGORA. Further Explorations in Exoteric Poesis.
UK: Scarlet Imprint., 2012.. Octavo, original copper shot crushed cloth embossed with a black ... more

Price: $95.00 CAD
A DAUGHTER OF THE DRUIDS. By A.K.H. HOPKINS, Mrs. Alice Kimball. [Writing as: A.K.H.]
A DAUGHTER OF THE DRUIDS. By A.K.H.
Boston: No Publisher listed [The author?], 1892. Octavo, original grey-blue cloth, front cover designed in black, spine ... more

Price: $225.00 CAD
MYSTICISM: INITIATION AND DREAM. CHUMBLEY, Andrew D.
MYSTICISM: INITIATION AND DREAM.
California: Three Hands Press [Xoanon], 2012. Octavo, hardcover with dust jacket. 56 pp. Limited edition of ... more

Price: $75.00 CAD
THE SECRET MOUNTAIN And Other Tales. With Decorations by K. Romney Towndrow. MORRIS, Kenneth.
THE SECRET MOUNTAIN And Other Tales. With Decorations by K. Romney Towndrow.
London: Faber & Gwyer, [1926]. First edition. Octavo, original black cloth titled and decorated in ... more

Price: $450.00 CAD
THE BLACK MAN'S GHOST. A Story of The Buccaneers' Buried Treasure of the Galapagos Islands. With Illustrations by W.S. Stacey. HUTCHESON, J.C.
THE BLACK MAN'S GHOST. A Story of The Buccaneers' Buried Treasure of the Galapagos Islands. With Illustrations by W.S. Stacey.
London: Ward, Lock and Co., Limited, No Date [1889]. First or early edition. Octavo, original pictorial green cloth titled ... more

Price: $125.00 CAD
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