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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THE STEPS OF DOOM. A Tale of the Land of the Incas. By L. Philips. All-Around Weekly No 8. DIME NOVEL. ALL-AROUND WEEKLY No. 8. PHILIPS, L.
THE STEPS OF DOOM. A Tale of the Land of the Incas. By L. Philips. All-Around Weekly No 8.
New York: Frank Tousey, Publisher., 1909. Quarto, original colour pictorial wrappers. Issued as All Around Weekly ... more

Price: $45.00 CAD
THE ORACLE OF BAAL. A Narrative of Some Curious Events in the Life of Professor Horatio Carmichael, M.A. Edited by J. Provand Webster. With Numerous Illustrations by Warwick Goble. WEBSTER, J. Provand.
THE ORACLE OF BAAL. A Narrative of Some Curious Events in the Life of Professor Horatio Carmichael, M.A. Edited by J. Provand Webster. With Numerous Illustrations by Warwick Goble.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1896. Octavo, original green pictorial cloth designed in black, red, mauve ... more

Price: $250.00 CAD
VALDAR THE OFT-BORN: A Saga of Seven Ages. Illustrated by Harold Piffard. GRIFFITH, George.
VALDAR THE OFT-BORN: A Saga of Seven Ages. Illustrated by Harold Piffard.
London: C. Arthur Pearson, Limited., 1895.. Large octavo, original dark red pictorial cloth stamped in black ... more

Price: $200.00 CAD
PHANTASTES. A Faerie Romace For Men And Women. MACDONALD, George.
PHANTASTES. A Faerie Romace For Men And Women.
Boston: Loring, Publisher; 205 Washington Street, 35 School Street, No Date [1870].. First (or early) American edition. Octavo, original brown cloth elaborately ... more

Price: $325.00 CAD
COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD and THE WINTER PLAYERS. Two Novellas. LEE, Tanith.
COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD and THE WINTER PLAYERS. Two Novellas.
New York: St. Martin's Press, [1976]. First US 1 edition. Octavo, original black boards ... more

Price: $45.00 CAD
THE IRON STAR by John Taine [pseudonym]. TAINE, John [pseudonym of Eric Temple Bell].
THE IRON STAR by John Taine [pseudonym].
New York: E.P,. Dutton & Co., Inc. [1930]., First edition. Octavo, original purple cloth titled in gilt on ... more

Price: $200.00 CAD
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