The Book of Lies; Which is Also Falsely Called Breaks, The Wanderings or Falsifications of the one thought of Frater Perdurabo (Aleister Crowley) which thought is itself untrue. A Reprint with an Additional Commentary to each Chapter
New York, NY: Samuel Weiser Inc., 1970. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Octavo. 196pp + iv pp adverts. Black cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine, frontis, b/w illustrations. The first printing of the Weiser edition of one of Crowley's most important, and cryptic works. He wrote of it: "this book deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive." Very light browning and foxing to page edges else a lovely clean near Fine copy in very lightly rubbed VG+ dust jacket. (Dust jacket has tiny tear to upper front panel, inner flaps slightly browned, a little chipping at head of spine, not clipped). Uncommon in such nice condition. Item #62419
ISBN: 0877280185
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