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Its historic illustrations and diagrams make it as compelling to explore as it is to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hermetic Museum, Restored and Enlarged — Volume I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Edward Waite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1893\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarlier Latin collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Elliott and Co., London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 377 scanned PDF pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF facsimile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hearthwise Historical Library\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64241016537418,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/9940\/2058\/files\/IMG_2614.jpg?v=1794040484"}],"url":"https:\/\/hearthwiseherbals.com\/collections\/historical-studies-reference.oembed","provider":"Hearthwise Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}