SPARE, Austin Osman [ Kenneth and Steffi Grant, signed ].

The Witches' Sabbath [&] Axiomata.

London: Fulgur, 1992 / [ 2007 ]. First Edition / Deluxe Reissue. Hardcover. Large Quarto. xii + 20pp & x + 22pp. Black morocco spine with silver letttering, black cloth boards, illustrated, black printed endpapers. An edition limited to 91 hand numbered copies signed on the limitation by Kenneth and Steffi Grant. This copy no. 78. This edition made from the final sheets remaining of the 1992 edition and was issued by Fulgur on October 12th, 2007. Two complete previously unpublished texts by Spare bound back to back - ie each starts at a different end of the book, with each finishing in the middle. Each text has its own color frontis and numerous black and white illustrations. Spare claimed to have been introduced to Witchcraft in his youth by a mysterious "Mrs. Patterson," and to have attended many Sabbaths. The Witches' Sabbath is his short, highly sexually charged account of the Sabbath, its meaning and practice, along with an 'Evocation,' 'Affirmation,' and 'Prayers' of Communion and Adoration. Previously owned but appears as new - thus Fine condition in near Fine dust jacket and custom clothbound slipcase. Item #61562

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