June 30, 2014
Stanislas de Guaita
The serpent of Genesis. Second septaine: The key to black magic.
Chamuel, Paris, 1897, 14x22, 5cm connected.
Edition for which it was not derived great papers.
Binding to bradel half calico burgundy, flat spine decorated with gilt double, part of title sheepskin olive dishes marbled paper, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph dedication signed by the author Paul Ginisty on the half-title page.
Illustrated book of 26 etchings hors-texte.