Astrology / Raphael's Prophetic Almanac being the Prophetic Messenger 1st ed

Description: Raphael's Prophetic Almanac being the Prophetic Messenger, Weather Guide, and Ephemeris, 1843-1845 [3 Volumes Bound as 1] Author: [Astrology] [Robert Cross Smith] Raphael; Mr. Medhurst - ed Title: Raphael's Prophetic Almanac being the Prophetic Messenger, Weather Guide, and Ephemeris, 1843-1845 [3 Volumes Bound as 1] Publication: London: William Charlton Wright, 1843-45 Edition: First edition Description: Sammelband of 3 volumes, 8vos, each 108pp. From the library of Alfred Pearce, better known as Zadkiel, with a few marginal annotations in his hand as well as a leaf of his notes on King Otho tipped in at his natal chart. Plates, illustrations, advertisements. Hand colored folding plates "Hieroglyphic for the eventful year" at front of each year, as issued. 1/2 black leather, marbled paper boards, spine lettered in gilt. Boards worn along edges, some staining to fore edge of page block, clean and sound internally and very good. Remarkable association copy of this sammelband of three years of Raphael's Prophetic Messenger, which was edited by a "Mr. Medhurst" i.e. Raphael No. III. The first Raphael, English astrologer Robert Cross Smith (1795-1832) began publication of the almanac in 1826 and it was kept up through editorship after his death by John Palmer (Raphael II), then Medhurst, "Mr. Wakely" (IV), "Mr. Sparkes" (V), and Robert Thomas Cross (VI). Gardner in his Catalogue raisonné of works on the occult sciences provides a very long description for this important and long-running almanac, and specifically comments on the elaborate and striking frontispieces and the resulting cost of the publication:"the folding coloured hieroglyphical plates are masterpieces of mystical work and must have proved a great attraction, the price, however, of 2s 9d was a stiff one for an almanac in those days..."One of the rival publications of Raphael's Prophetic Messenger, was Zadkiel's Almanac, which originally appeared in 1831 as The Herald of Astrology. Zadkiel, or Richard James Morrison (1795-1874) was a contemporary of Smith's, although Morrison outlived him by 40+ years. As is evident in this volume, Morrison was influenced by Smith, having begun studying astrology in 1929 after serving in the Royal Navy, and 3 years after the first Prophetic Messenger was issued. Both Morrison and Smith's writings, and in particular their almanacs, played an important role in the revival of astrology in 19th century England, after it had waned in popularity at the end of the previous century. Gardner 984.. Seller ID: 6882 Subject: Astrology, Occult Peruse the Stacks, ABAA Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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