A new and complete illustration of the occult sciences or, the art of foretelling future events and Contingencies, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences, of the heavenly bodies. Founded on Natural Philosophy, Scripture, Reason, and the Mathematics. In four parts. Part I. An Enquiry into, and Defence of, Astrology; with an interesting Discourse on Natural and Occult Philosophy-in which the Wisdom and Omnipotence of God; the intellectual Faculties of Angels, Spirits, and Men; the Order, Harmony, Sympathy, and wonderful Properties, of the Celestial and Terrestrial Worlds; the Signs, Influences, and Effects, of the Heavenly Bodies upon all animal, vegetable, and mineral, Substances; the Number of the Spheres; the Method of erecting the Horoscope to cast Nativities; and the Doctrine of Horary Questions; are clearly exemplified and explained. Part II.
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London
printed for the proprietor, and sold by C. Stalker, No. 4, Stationer's Court, Ludgate-Street
1792, MDCCXC. [1790] [1792?]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | A reissue of the 1784-91 edition, which had been issued in 60 numbers, with cancel titlepages (apart from the general titlepage of vol. 1). - English Short Title Catalog, T196383. - In two volumes, vol. 1 having parts 1 and 2 (up to p. 618) and vol. 2 the remaining section of part 2, parts 3 and 4 and the index. - Pagination and register are continuous. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - The titlepages of parts 2 and 3 both read: 'An illustration of the celestial science of astrology' and have the same imprint: "Printed in the year MDCCXCII. - The titlepages of vol. 2 and part 4 both read 'A complete illustration of the astrological and occult sciences; ..' and have the same undated imprint: "London: printed for the proprietor; and sold by Champante and Whitrow; and at the British Directory Office |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (2v.(1126,[4]p.),plates) ill.,ports 4° |