The Rites of Eleusis.
Thame, England: Mandrake Press, Ltd., 1990. Limited edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 304pp. Black cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine. Black and white frontis, and photo plates, line drawings by Dwina Murphy-Gibb. Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. This copy signed by Keith Richmond on title-page.The first major separate study of Crowley's "Rites of Eleusis." Includes the full texts of Crowley's Rites (as performed at Catxon Hall), a 40pp historical Introduction by Richmond, and essays: "The Eleusinian Mysteries" and "Aleister Crowley and 'The Rites of Eleusis'" by Terence DuQuesne, etc. Superb plates of Leila Waddell and others. Lower spine lightly bruised, otherwise a tight, bright near Fine copy in mylar covered near Fine dust jacket. Oversized book, additional shipping may be required. Item #55612
ISBN: 1872736025
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