The Holy Books.
Dallas, TX: Sangreal Foundation, Inc., 1969. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Octavo. 116pp. White glazed cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine and front cover. Printed throughout in black and dull gold. First edition thus. With a short introduction by Israel Regardie. As has often been observed, this edition could more accurately have been entitled 'Three Holy Books', as it contains only "Liber Liberi vel Lapidis Lazuli Sub Figura VII," "Liber Cordis Cincti Serpente Vel LXV," & "Liber DCCCXIII vel Ararita." Still, it was a ground breaking edition in terms of making these Holy Books available to a broader public - for many years it was the only relatively easy way to access the texts. The 1969 "First Edition Thus" - much scarcer than the 1972 reprint. White boards are somewhat darkened at edges with a few small marks, edges of text-block darkened and lightly foxed, binder's glue has caused discoloration to the outer margins of the pastedowns, a few scattered spots of pale foxing. Otherwise a tight, internally clean and unmarked VG+ copy (no dust jacket - none issued with this 1969 edition). Item #43528
Price: $140.00