The Astrologer. Composed of 12 Monthly Parts Treating on the Science of Astrology, Medical Botany, etc. Complete in 3 volumes

Powley, P.

Published by W. Foulsham, London, 1890

About this Item

Complete set in mismatched bindings of this brief, 19th century astrological magazine. Sections on astrology and the bible, horse racing, diseases and remedies, horoscopes, a chat through the telephone and a horoscope of Edison, nativities, palmistry, reviews of books on the occult sciences, and much more. The Astrologerfizzled out within 3 years, but was important for its influence on a young English astrologer and theosophist named Alan Leo. Leo would essentially replace the magazine with his own Astrologer's Magazine in 1895, an important publication in the 20th century revival of the science. Uncommon. Gardner 947. 3 volumes, bound in 2, 8vos, [4], 284, [5], 284, [2]pp in volume I-II, and [5], 284 in volume 3. Tables, illustrations, diagrams. Volume I-II in half calf, volume 3 in patterned black cloth, both spines stamped in gilt. Generally very good with corners bumped, joints rubbed, page blocks toned, few marginal pencil annotations, else clean and complete.

Seller Inventory # 5234

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Astrologer. Composed of 12 Monthly Parts Treating on the Science of Astrology, Medical Botany, etc. Complete in 3 volumes
• Publisher: W. Foulsham, London
• Publication Date: 1890
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First editions.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astrology
  • Religion and Spirituality
  • Science
  • Occult