{"product_id":"occult-allied-equipment-metaphysical-research-group-c-1970","title":"OCCULT \u0026 ALLIED EQUIPMENT Metaphysical Research Group [c.1970]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Research Group, Hastings, undated (1970s) | Stapled Booklet, 22pp | 3.5 x 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual illustrated catalogue of occult, esoteric and metaphysical books, equipment and research materials, issued by the Metaphysical Research Group (MRG) of Hastings, England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe catalogue offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial and intellectual world of British metaphysical research, bringing together traditional divination practices with experimental approaches to psychic phenomena, parapsychology and alternative science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts introductory text outlines the group's interests in parapsychology, psychic development, hypnotism, flying saucers, high-voltage photography, bio-energetic feedback and extrasensory perception. It also describes the organisation's book-finding service, research publications and equipment supply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustrated listings cover an eclectic range of subjects and objects, including crystal balls, crystal-gazing equipment, Ouija boards, Zener cards, radionics instruments, pendulums, biorhythm charts, Kirlian photography, aura research, palmistry, tarot decks and the I Ching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting are the advertisements for tarot decks by Aleister Crowley and Arthur Edward Waite, alongside books on Eastern divination, psychic experimentation and the human aura. Period prices and product descriptions provide a revealing record of the esoteric publishing and equipment trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe catalogue is presented in its original pale turquoise paper wrappers, printed in blue and yellow. The striking front cover features a large pentagram, radiating lines, a central MRG emblem and an illustration of a burning candle. The interior contains illustrated product advertisements, decorative headings, diagrams and densely printed descriptions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndated, but reserch indicates this catalgoue was issued in the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e: Light handling wear to wrappers. Interior clean and complete, with just a touch of age-toning along the edges of the pages.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRINTED AFFAIRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302539698500,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/8386\/9764\/files\/OCCUL_and_ALLIED_EQUIPMENT_MRG_MAIL_ORDER_CATALOGUE_9803.jpg?v=1789930315","url":"https:\/\/printedaffairs.com\/products\/occult-allied-equipment-metaphysical-research-group-c-1970","provider":"PRINTED AFFAIRS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}