Book Details + Condition: Very scarce first edition of Volume II from 1863, which is a
stand-alone book as it contains separate subject matter and is not dependent on
Volume I, as explained in the author's Preface. Dark green/blue embossed boards. The book is in well preserved condition. The boards and
binding are solid and tight save for light shelfwear. The pages are crisp and
clean save for some spots of foxing. Pages are
free of interior markings. Please see photos of Table of Contents for more information, and below for more information on Zadkiel,
his work and influence.
Biography Zadkiel
The contemporary revival of interest in astrology reversed a
trend that saw astrology almost disappear from Western culture by the end of
the eighteenth century. Richard James Morrison was one of the fundamental
Astrologers responsible for its return with his core foundational books most notably,
The Hand Book of Astrology, which is still used to this day. Morrison was born on June 15, 1795, in London. He joined the
navy at the age of 11 and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 1815 during the
Napoleonic wars. He retired in 1817, still a young man. He became interested in
astrology through R.C. Smith, better known under his pen name, Raphael.
Morrison adopted the pen name Zadkiel and began an astrological almanac, The
Herald of Astrology.
