The Secret Book Of The Black Arts - 1878 First Edition

A rare surviving example of early occult literature: The Secret Book of the Black Arts (1878), first edition, issued in its original softcover wrappers. Anonymous, mysterious, and historically significant, this volume reflects the 19th-century fascination with ceremonial magic, divination, and the hidden sciences that helped shape the modern magical and occult traditions that followed.
This copy has endured nearly a century and a half, and while the condition reflects its age—brittle pages, some chipping, and wear to the fragile wrappers—it remains complete and fully readable. The imperfections only underscore what it is: an authentic, remarkably preserved survivor from 1878.
Books like this almost never surface in the wild. For collectors of magic history, occult literature, or rare antiquarian texts, this is a genuine opportunity to add a truly scarce piece to your library—one that almost never appears on the market in any condition.
Condition: Fair for age. Original softcover wrapp