Secret Sign Languages - J.S.M. Ward (Land’s End Press, 1969) occult / magic

Hardcover copy (no print number) of Secret Sign Languages : The Sign Language of the Mysteries by J.S.M. Ward (Land’s End, 1969). Reprint edition of the original 1927 text. The iconic guide to the secret symbols, signs, languages, texts, and gestures of many different occult / mystical / esoteric societies through the ages. A very rare book. Jacket is heavily worn with large tears and missing areas - now protected from further damage in an archival sleeve. Boards a bit soiled from handling and use with corners bumped. Slight spine lean and a few instances of mildly split binding, though hinges are secure and all pages are attached. Some sparse underlining and margin notes, mostly limited to beginning of book. Inscription from previous owner on front endpaper. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail

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