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1919 · 039973 — United Kingdom: William Rider & Son Ltd 1919. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/NO Dustwrapper. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Absolute Key to Occult Science - The Most Ancient Book in the World for the Use of Initiates. An in-depth study of the tarot and its symbolism. Contents include: Preface to the English translation; Preface to the French edition; Introduction to the Study of the Tarot; The General Key to the Tarot Giving the Absolute Key to Occult Science; The Sacred Word Yod-He-Vau-He; Esotericism of Numbers; Analogy Between the Sacred Word and Numbers; The Key to the Minor Arcana; The Key to the Major Arcane; Connection Between the Major and Minor Arcane; Symbolism in the Tarot. Application of the General Key of the Symbolism; Introduction to the Study of Symbolism; History of the Symbolism of the Tarot; The Symbolical Tarot; 2nd Septenary; Androgony; Key to the 2nd Septenary; 3rd Septenary; Cosmogony; Key to the 3rd Septenary; etc. etc. Illustrated with numerous plates and woodcuts. Translated from the French by A.P. Morton. Includes Preface to the French Edition. Second Edition Revised with a Preface by Arthur E. Waite. William Rider & Son Ltd London 1919. illus xxviii 356pp hb No Dust-wrapper embossed gilt deep purple cloth slightly rubbed pages slightly browned previous owners' details & stamps vg <br/> <br/> William Rider & Son Ltd hardcover