Description: Click here to see our other books! Introduction to the Study of the Tarot Oswald Wirth 1983 The Aquarian Press : Northamptonshire 8.5" by 5.5" 62, [2pp] SUMMARY A scarce guide to tarot by the leading occultist Oswald Wirth, an illustrated study on the cards. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce work, the second impression in the English language.Oswald Wirth's concise and detailed introduction to tarot, a useful guide for the novice, advising on the meaning and divitionary use of tarot. Wirth was a leading Swiss occultist who created a cartomantic Tarot alongside Stanislas de Guaita, which were known as "Les 22 Arcanes du Tarot Kabbalistique". This pack was significant in the history of tarot, and became the first in a long line of occult, cartomantic, and initiatory decks. Illustrated throughout with examples of Wirth's cards.With a foreword by Stuart R. Kaplan. This work was first published in French in 1931 as 'Introduction à l’Etude du Tarot '.One pages of adverts to the rear. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Very light edge wear to the wraps. Only a few minor marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Oswald Wirth
Publisher: The Aquarian Press
Binding: Paperback
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1983
Place of Publication: Northamptonshire
Weight: 0.500000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Northamptonshire
