The Magic of Aleister Crowley
London: Frederick Muller LTD, 1958. First Edition. Octavo, 209 pages, finely bound in full red morocco with small-raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Boards ruled in gilt. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated in black-and-white. A handsome provenance copy of John Symonds’ The Magic of Aleister Crowley, an important study of Crowley’s occult teachings, ritual magic, ceremonial magic, Thelema, magick, mystical philosophy, esoteric practice, and magical writings. Symonds, Crowley’s biographer and literary executor, played a central role in shaping the posthumous reputation of Aleister Crowley, the self-styled “Great Beast,” founder of the religious philosophy of Thelema, and one of the most controversial figures in 20th-century occultism, Western esotericism, and modern magical literature. The book examines Crowley’s magical system, Thelemic doctrine, rituals, spiritual claims, and lasting influence, making it a desirable title for collectors of Crowleyana, occult biography, Thelemic literature, Golden Dawn-related material, ritual studies, mysticism, and modern esoteric thought. This copy is further distinguished by the gilt-lettered label of W. A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey, co-founder of Foyles Bookshop and one of the notable English private collectors of the 20th century. Very minimal shelf wear, else in fine condition. Item #308
Price: $750.00