Vintage 1964 Astrology by Louis MacNeice First Edition Hardcover Occult Book

Vintage first edition 1964 hardcover copy of Astrology by celebrated Irish poet and playwright Louis MacNeice, published by Doubleday & Company.

Considered a beautifully written and intellectually balanced exploration of astrology, this influential mid-century volume examines the history, symbolism, cultural role, and enduring fascination surrounding astrology throughout human civilization.

Unlike many purely mystical astrology books, MacNeice approaches the subject with literary sophistication and thoughtful nuance — discussing astrology’s practitioners, critics, methods, and philosophical significance with equal curiosity and depth.

This striking large-format hardcover features elegant black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering and a circular zodiac wheel emblem on the front cover, making it an exceptional decorative piece for dark academia libraries, occult collections, gothic interiors, and vintage astrology enthusiasts.

Book Details
Title: Astrology
Author: Louis MacNeice
Publisher: Doubleday & Company
Publication Year: 1964
First Edition Hardcover
Large-format illustrated volume
Black cloth binding with gold gilt details

Features
Gold zodiac wheel cover design
Expansive illustrated astrology overview
Literary and historical perspective
Mid-century occult aesthetic
Collectible metaphysical reference book
Elegant minimalist black and gold design

Condition
Good vintage condition overall.
Structuraley sound binding
Clean interior pages
Some vintage wear consistent with age
Missing original pictorial dust jacket
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