GENERAL BOOK OF THE TAROT - Thierens, 1st 1928, A.E. Waite - DIVINATION OCCULT

THE GENERAL BOOK OF THE TAROT: Containing the Astrological Key to the Tarot-system, Published for the First Time  Book Details + Condition: Rider & Co. (London). Scarce First Edition, 1928 (no date provided). 158 pages, with an Introduction by Arthur Edward Waite. Written by the premier Dutch astrologer at the time A.E. Thierens, THE GENERAL BOOK OF THE TAROT defines the entire Tarot divination systems with some unique insights into the meanings and interpretations of the cards. Thierens examines the astrological symbolism of the Tarot. According to Gilbert "Waite read the text in typescript prior to publication and he may have done some editorial work in addition to providing the Introduction. The descriptions of the Tarot Cards are based upon Waite's pack." Original oatmeal cloth with black lettering to spine and double-ruled black border to front board. Black-and-white illustrations. Binding is solid and tight; light shelf wear, with darkening to boards; old numbers on spine (p