Book Details + Condition: Sherwood, Gilbert and Piper (London). First Edition, 1833. Full title: THE GRAMMAR OF ASTROLOGY, CONTAINING ALL THINGS NECESSARY FOR CALCULATING A NATIVITY BY COMMON ARITHMETIC. By Zadkiel (Richard James Morrison). Original dark green boards with paste-down on front board. 160 pages, followed by publisher's catalogue. Illustrated with charts. Book measures 7" x 4.75". The contemporary revival of interest in astrology reversed a trend that saw astrology almost disappear from Western culture by the end of the 18th century. Richard James Morrison was one of the fundamental astrologers responsible for its return with his core foundational books, including this one currently for sale. Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; wear to boards, with some warping to cloth of rear board; front and rear blank endpapers have been removed; hand-cut pages, and 2 pages were cut lower than others (does not affect the text, however); interior is clean and free of markings, save owner names on inside front board and title page.
