Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India

The Avatar concept is the very cornerstone of Hindu theology. According to it, the Supreme Power manifests itself in animal or human forms on earth, with the divine mission of cleansing it of the periodically increasing evil.

The Avatar concept is closely related to the measurement of time in Hindu theology which has its basis on one working day of Brahma. According to the Bhagwat Purana, Brahma, the creator, is the causal effect of the predetermined periodic creation and dissolution of the universe.

Each creation or Kalpa is equal to one day and each dissolution or Pralaya is equal to one night in the life of Brahma. A Kalpa and a Pralaya last for 4,320 million human years each. Every Kalpa has 1000 cycles of 4 Yugas (ages). Each cycle of 4 Yugas is completed in 4,320,000 human years. The Yugas are called Satya, Treta, Dwapara and Kali.

The Avatars which are considered most significant are ten in number and they form the 'Dasha Avatar'. These ten avatars start with the form of a lowly fish and work up to the noble man, cast in the image of God. The fanciful find a parallel to Darwin's theory of evolution in the progression of these Avatars.

The Avatars enable the common folk to speak of or listen to stories of divine doings which is a simple way of proceeding towards Godhead; particularly in our Kali Yuga with its 'sick hurry and divided aims'.

This original issue of Initiation & Science magazine, No. 60 (January–March 1964), is a fascinating snapshot of mid-20th-century French esoteric thought. Published during the magazine’s 19th year, this issue brings together scholarly and initiatory texts exploring alchemy, symbolism, ancient wisdom, and metaphysical science.

The contents include in-depth articles on Atalanta Fugiens and the operations of the Great Work, esotericism and magic, unusual cosmic and astronomical phenomena, and studies of the Pa Koua and Yin–Yang of ancient China. Richly illustrated and written in a serious, initiatory tone, the magazine reflects the intellectual bridge between hermetic tradition and modern inquiry that defined Initiation & Science.

• Pages: 63
  Language: French
  Publication date: January–March 1964
  Issue: No. 60
  Condition: Good overall condition; some pages lightly yellowed with age, as shown in photos

🪶 Collector’s Note

Initiation & Science is one of the most respected French esoteric journals of the 20th century, closely followed by students of alchemy, occult philosophy, and symbolic science. Individual issues are increasingly difficult to find, especially complete and well preserved. This 1964 issue offers a rare glimpse into post-war esoteric scholarship and remains a valuable reference for collectors, researchers, and lovers of authentic occult periodicals.

Author: papus
Title: The Bohemian Tarot
Publication Date: May 2007
Publisher: Dangles
Pages: 400
Language: French

Le Tarot des Bohémiens is one of the foundational texts of Western occultism, written by Papus (Dr. Gérard Encausse). First published in 1889, this monumental work presents the Tarot as the absolute key to the occult sciences, uniting divination, Hermetic philosophy, Kabbalah, alchemy, numerology, and symbolism into a coherent system.

In this modern Dangles edition (2007), Papus’ complete text is preserved in French, including his detailed explanations of the Major and Minor Arcana, complex symbolic correspondences, esoteric diagrams, and analytical tables. The book explores Tarot not merely as a tool of divination, but as a universal philosophical system revealing the laws governing matter, spirit, and transformation.

A cornerstone for serious students of Tarot, esotericism, and Hermetic traditions, this volume remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Tarot beyond fortune-telling.

🪶 Collector’s Note

Le Tarot des Bohémiens is universally regarded as Papus’ magnum opus and one of the most influential Tarot books ever written. Frequently cited alongside Éliphas Lévi and Stanislas de Guaita, this work shaped the modern occult revival and the philosophical interpretation of Tarot in the 20th century.

Though reissued, it remains highly sought after by collectors, scholars, and advanced practitioners for its depth, rigor, and historical importance. A true pillar of esoteric literature and an indispensable reference for any serious occult library.

🔸 Description

Rare and authentic 19th-century French astronomy manual, titled Manuel d’Astronomie, ou Traité Élémentaire de cette Science dans l’état actuel de nos connaissances.
Published in Paris around 1827, this work belongs to the renowned Roret encyclopedic collection, designed to popularize scientific knowledge during the early modern era.

Authored by Charles-François Bailly de Merlieux (1800–1862), lawyer turned bookseller and prolific scientific vulgarizer, this manual offers a structured and accessible overview of astronomical principles as understood in the early 19th century.

The book is richly illustrated with folding engraved plates, including:
- Solar system diagrams
- Boreal planisphere
- Astronomical instruments
-Geometrical constructions related to celestial mechanics

These plates reflect the pedagogical approach of the period, combining observation, geometry, and cosmology in a tangible and visual manner.

A genuine working manual from its time, bearing the marks of age and use, this volume stands as a compelling artifact of early scientific education and historical astronomy.

🔸 Bibliographic Details

Author: Charles-François Bailly de Merlieux
Publisher: Librairie encyclopédique Roret, Paris
Printer: Imprimerie Crapelet
Year: c. 1827 (undated)
Language: French
Format: In-12
Size: 15.5 × 9.5 cm
Pages: 296 pages (complete)
Illustrations: 4 folding plates (complete)
Weight: approx. 200 g

🔸 Condition

Modest but complete copy, consistent with its age:

- Worn original paper cover, split joints
- Foxing throughout
- Signs of past moisture on upper margins (no loss of text)
- Ink marks on plate n°1, with small tears
- Possible missing title page
- No missing pages
- Binding remains intact

Overall good and honest condition for a scientific manual over 190 years old.

🪶 Collector’s Note
Original scientific manuals of this kind are increasingly scarce, especially with all folding plates present.
A true witness of early modern astronomy, ideal for collectors of antique science books, cosmology, astrology, or historical instruments of knowledge.

From my very rare book collection — long out of print and increasingly difficult to find.

This rare and original edition of Astrologie déductive et expérimentale: La recherche de l’époque des événements et leur interprétation was published in Paris by Éditions du Chariot in 1958.

A practical and scientific approach to astrology, this book teaches methods for calculating and interpreting planetary directions to determine the timing of events. Muchery, a well-known astrologer, offers a structured, experimental method within the framework of “astrologie scientifique.”

🔹 Author: Georges Muchery (signed by the author)
🔹 Publisher: Éditions du Chariot, Paris
🔹 Year: 1958 (original edition)
🔹 Binding: Paperback
🔹 Pages: 222 pp.
🔹 Includes: Original fold-out “Carte du Ciel” directions chart

Condition: In good condition for its age (see photos). Minor foxing and signs of wear consistent with a 1958 edition, but overall complete and well-preserved.

⚠️ Language: French
All my books are extremely rare and out of print — a true opportunity to own a unique piece of astrological and occult history.

Dive into the cosmic cycles and planetary transits with this richly illustrated vintage astrology book, L’Astrographe by Alain Rosenthal.
First published in 1987 by L’Étincelle / Services Complets d’Édition, this rare and beautifully designed volume explores the relationship between astronomy, astrology, and human destiny through a unique predictive system based on planetary transits.

Designed as a practical guide for understanding your personal astrological path, this book includes:
– Interpretations of cosmic influences (Sun, Moon, and planets)
– Planetary cycles and human evolution
– Astrological symbolism, signs, aspects, and charts
– Real-world examples, including a detailed transit study of Charles de Gaulle

Details
– Author: Alain Rosenthal
– Title: L’Astrographe – Les cycles planétaires et votre destinée
– Publisher: L’Étincelle / Services Complets d’Édition
– Year: 1987 (first edition)
– Language: French
– Format: Softcover, 208 pages approx.
– ISBN: 2-89011-167-1
– Condition: Very good vintage condition, minor shelf wear to cover, clean interior
– Illustrated throughout with historical engravings and modern diagrams

🪶 Collector’s Note

A fascinating look into late-20th-century French astrology.
Rosenthal bridges scientific language with metaphysical insight, making this book both educational and mystical.
An uncommon find, especially complete and in well-preserved condition.

A fascinating second edition of this rare early-20th-century treatise exploring the mystical and esoteric dimensions of love through the lens of occultism.
Written by Dr Émile Laurent and Paul Nagour, two French physicians with an interest in the metaphysical, the book examines the intersection between desire, magic, and the invisible world.

Divided into several thematic chapters, it delves into subjects such as love and angels, Satanism and erotic possession, vampirism, spells and incantations, philters and talismans, and even the language of flowers, astrology, dreams, and music as instruments of seduction and mystical union.

Printed in Paris by Vigot Frères Éditeurs in 1935, this softcover volume is an important witness to the interwar fascination with occult psychology and esoteric love doctrines.

🔹 Title: L’Occultisme et l’Amour
🔹 Authors: Dr Émile Laurent & Paul Nagour
🔹 Publisher: Vigot Frères, Paris
🔹 Year: 1935 (2nd edition)
🔹 Dimensions: 19.5 × 14 cm
🔹 Pages: 245
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Binding: Original softcover, printed wrappers
🔹 Condition: Good overall — light wear to covers and spine, interior clean and solid (as pictured)

🪶 Collector’s Note

A highly uncommon esoteric monograph, L’Occultisme et l’Amour stands at the crossroads of medicine, mysticism, and psychology.
Its scholarly yet sensual approach makes it a remarkable document of 1930s French occultism — both scientific and poetic in its quest to decode the hidden forces that unite passion and the supernatural.

A fascinating and extremely rare occult book from the early 20th century: L’Adultère dévoilé à tous par les mains by Georges Muchery, published by Éditions Astrale Illustrée (circa 1930).
A remarkable work of chiromancy, this book claims to reveal signs of adultery, compatibility, and marital happiness through the study of the hands.

This edition contains 10 photographic plates of the hands of adulterous men and women, as well as 50 engraved illustrations, offering a complete visual guide to Muchery’s palm-reading system.
Both instructive and provocative for its time, this book was intended to help restore harmony in households by teaching readers how to interpret emotional tendencies through palmistry.

The volume covers all major elements of the hand: mounts, fingers, main lines, union lines, types planétaires (Marsien, Jupiterien, etc.), and concludes with guidance on which temperaments should unite to live happily.

🔹 Details
Title: L’Adultère dévoilé à tous par les mains
Author: Georges Muchery
Publisher: Édition Astrale Illustrée
Date: circa 1930
Format: 13 × 19 cm, paperback
Pages: 190
Illustrations: 10 photographs, 50 engravings
Category: Occultisme, chiromancie, arts divinatoires

🔹 Condition
Fair vintage condition. The cover shows visible wear, small tears, and age toning. Interior remains acceptable and complete.
A delicate but fully intact copy of an exceptionally rare esoteric title.

🪶 Collector’s Note

Early works by Georges Muchery are increasingly difficult to obtain, especially complete with all plates. This volume is prized both for its historical value in French occult literature and for its unusual theme combining chiromancy with moral and social commentary. A rare opportunity for collectors of divination, palmistry, and pre-war esoteric publications.