Step into the world of 19th-century occult scholarship with this 1963 First American Edition of The History and Practice of Magic by Paul Christian — presented in its complete two-volume set and housed in the original slipcase.
Translated from the French and enhanced with commentary by modern esoteric authorities, this edition pulls together centuries of magical tradition, astrology, ceremonial practice, ancient rites, and symbolic lore. It’s one of the most respected and referenced works in the occult revival movement.
This set includes:
•Both Volumes I & II
•Original slipcase
•Crisp, clean pages
•Purple cloth bindings with gold detail
•Astrology, alchemy, talismans, and ceremonial diagrams throughout
📍 Edition: First American Edition, 1963
📍 Publisher: The Citadel Press, New York
📍 Condition: Excellent volumes; slipcase shows expected age-wear
📍 Special Features: Full illustrations, symbols, charts, and ceremonial magic diagrams
A striking display piece and a foundational text for anyone studying the history of magic, occultism, astrology, or esoteric traditions.