CROWLEY, Aleister. Introduction by Martin P. Starr [ from the David Tibet collection ].

The Scented Garden of Abdullah the Satirist of Shiraz [ The Bagh-i-Muattar ].

Chicago, IL: The Teitan Press, 1991. Facsimile edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. 138pp. Quarter red cloth w/ white papered boards, gilt title, etc. to spine, red Arabic script across front cover. A facsimile reprint of one of Crowley's scarcest works - part homo-erotic parody, part mystical text. With an Introduction by Crowley scholar Martin P. Starr. This copy from the library of British artist, writer and musician DAVID TIBET (founder of the music group Current 93) with his OWNERSHIP SIGNATURE on the verso of the half title page. A bit of shelfwear and a few light marks to boards, light bruising to corners and spines ends, page edges a bit darkened and lightly foxed, internally clean and unmarked. Faint musty odour. Overall a tight VG copy (no dust jacket issued). Item #68346
ISBN: 09334290503

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