A Manual of Astrology or The Book of Stars

Author: Raphael

Publisher: C. S. Arnold, 1828

Description: First edition

The edition dedicated to Walter Scott by the author.

Historical overview of the science of astrology, horoscope for all signs of the zodiac, influence of planets.

Beautiful hand painted illustrations.

Condition: Beautifully rebound in full red leather with five raised bands, gold tooling and black label to spine. With new endpapers and hand sewn endbands. Pages aged as expected, untrimmed. Light soiling and marks to some pages throughout. Illustrations and text remain clear. Housed in a custom slipcase with red felt base. A handsome binding.

Size: 230 x 145 mm