The Lives of Alchemistical Philosophers by A.E. Waite
Publication: 1955 John Watkins Limited to 250 Copies- Numbered #18
Originally published anonymously in 1815. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies of which this is no.18 . The identity of the author remains unknown, although it is sometimes ascribed - apparently erroneously - to Francis Barrett. The first edition published in 1815 was reworked and published by Arthur Edward Waite under the same title in 1888, and often reprinted. In this 1955 edition Waite rewrote the biographies, yet omitted others In the words of Waite's bibliographer "The original edition, from which this facsimile is taken, contains many often significant variances from the Waite-edited revision.
Condition: Original black boards with gilt title to spine and front board, lacking dust jacket, all pages are clean, binding is tight. overall Very Good condition