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To study Gio Ponti’s prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. His creations expand intuitively with the Italian grandeur ...

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...

A beautiful and very clean and bright set of works by renowned author Charles Dickens. In a tree calf Mansell binding. Five volumes. From the renowned English writer and social crit...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury & Evans, c.1950. DESCRIPTION: FACSIMILIE EDITION. 1 vol....

925 sterling silver art nouveau style horizontal rectangular picture / photo frame featuring pierced, swirling floral and foliate filigree. Easel back. Dimensions: 12" x 0.5" x 9.5...

1 Volume. Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. Facsimile Edition. Bound in full red morocco, raised bands, gilt on covers and spine, front co...

Late 19th century reticulated brass, easel style picture frame featuring a swirling baroque / art nouveau foliate and floral motif with a putti cherub at one side. Contains a sepia t...

Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. New York: H. S. Nichols, 1914. First Facsimile Edition. Octavo. In the publisher's original red cloth boards, blind stamped on front and back, gi...

A First Edition 'Goodbye Picasso' coffee table or library book, by author David Douglas Duncan, 1974, New York. An amazing book covering an intimate look at the relationship between ...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 ...

Beautiful silver photo frame In art nouveau style Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905 Original bevelled glass Good condition Original oak back Free UK shipping  

Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Rectangular with beveled and acid-etched sides: Wraparound reading entwined with fluid foliate scrollwor...