Douglas Adams Historical Memorabilia

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter. The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth. Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...

Vintage Charles Johnson Payne Hunting Print, The Stonefaced 'Narrer-back'. A rare hand coloured Snaffles lithograph entitled The Stonefaced 'Narrer-back'. The image is of two huntsm...

AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard. TITLE: Many Inventions. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., signed by Kipling on the title-page under h...

Golf mezzotint of 'Henry Callender Esq' (Captain of the society of Golfers at Blackheath) after Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803). Henry Callend...

Antique print titled 'Costume Chinese'. Print of Chinese costumes. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition:...

The Prints of Reginald Marsh by Norman Sasowsky. Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. / Publisher / Distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1976. First Edition hardcover with dust jacke...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Jésus est conduit chez Caïphe.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; Jesus before Caiaphas...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament, Le Serpent d'Airain.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; The Bronze Serpent.’ This...

A beautiful framed print entitled "The Putting Green" By Douglas Adams USA, 20th Century (Original was painted in London, 1893) Measures: 33"W x 1"D x 25"H (Including frame). Goo...

Antique print titled 'A true Representation of sveral microscopes with some objects (..)'. Print of various microscopes, illustrating several microscope parts. This print originates ...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, L'Enfant Prodigue.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Prodigal Son.’ This print originates from a rare...

Set of five antique prints with various hunting scenes. These prints originate from 'Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds' published circa 1865.