SCARCE- Antiquarian Occult Book - 1st Edition of the Key of Solomon the King, edited by Mathers, c. 1889

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Authentic original antique book from 1889, NOT a contemporary reproduction

Edition- First Edition. Number 184 of 500 copies
Info- A very rare and famous grimoire translated from manuscripts in the British Museum
Date- 1889
Author- edited by MacGregor Mathers
Publisher- George Redway, London
Size- 25.3 cm x 18.3 cm (10 inches x 7¼ inches)

Condition- Good+. All 15 plates are present. Professionally rebound in leather backed marbled boards, with gilt stamped title on spine with raised bands, marbled endpapers, and two ribbon markers sewn in. The binding is very tight, with no loose pages. There are a total of 7 pages with transparent repair tape in the margins, and an additional 5 pages with smaller pieces of transparent repair tape around the edges. One plate has a tiny 1/4 inch tear close to the margin. There is a torn occult bookplate on one of the front endpapers. Very subtle wear to edges/corners of front covers. Other than the repair tape and bookplate, the interior is very clean. Please see images for details.

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Authentic original antique book from 1889, NOT a contemporary reproduction

Edition- First Edition. Number 184 of 500 copies
Info- A very rare and famous grimoire translated from manuscripts in the British Museum
Date- 1889
Author- edited by MacGregor Mathers
Publisher- George Redway, London
Size- 25.3 cm x 18.3 cm (10 inches x 7¼ inches)

Condition- Good+. All 15 plates are present. Professionally rebound in leather backed marbled boards, with gilt stamped title on spine with raised bands, marbled endpapers, and two ribbon markers sewn in. The binding is very tight, with no loose pages. There are a total of 7 pages with transparent repair tape in the margins, and an additional 5 pages with smaller pieces of transparent repair tape around the edges. One plate has a tiny 1/4 inch tear close to the margin. There is a torn occult bookplate on one of the front endpapers. Very subtle wear to edges/corners of front covers. Other than the repair tape and bookplate, the interior is very clean. Please see images for details.

*Please send a message with any concerns or questions prior to purchasing.

*This item will be shipped with tracking