The General Book of Tarot by A.E. Thierens, Ph.D. Introduction by Arthur Edward Waite
Publication: [1928] Undated Rider & Co. First U.K. Edition
Very scarce in the original dust jacket. The author Thierens defines the entire Tarot divination systems with some unique insights into the meanings and interpretations of the cards. He examines the astrological symbolism of the Tarot. According to Gilbert "Waite read the text in typescript prior to publication and he may have done some editorial work in addition to providing the Introduction. The descriptions of the Tarot Cards are based upon Waite's pack.
Condition: publishers cloth boards with title to spine and black boarder frame to upper board, small signature to flyleaf with 1"inch bookplate to pastedown, the book itself is bright, clean sharp, approaching Near Fine. the scarce dust jacket has some tears along the spine with some darkening to spine but overall still in Very Good condition.