Lot 122 - "The Big Stick" Modern Limited Edition Book of Book Reviews by Aleister Crowley, Published by 100th Monkey Press, Spring Equinox, 2015, Copy Number 065 of 150

Lot 122 - "The Big Stick" Modern Limited Edition Book of Book Reviews by Aleister Crowley, Published by 100th Monkey Press, Spring Equinox, 2015, Copy Number 065 of 150"The Big Stick" is a limited edition collection of book reviews written by Aleister Crowley, privately printed for the 100th Monkey Press at the Spring Equinox, 2015. The colophon states 150 copies were printed, of which this is copy number 065. The cover is composed of cork over acid free paper and bound in a Japanese style binding using hemp twine, with the title and a figural illustration printed on a blue paper label affixed vertically to the

with losses to the spine at the head and tail

particularly at the lower center

It is a set of nine punches with numbers 0 through 8

and diamonds

" and allegorical scenes depicting spiritual themes

Here is a lovely antique cast iron still bank in the likeness of a pirate's treasure chest

and typical age-related marks consistent with handling and display

detached front endpaper

Interior in good condition

and addressed to Master Harry Gaunter

The base bears the Royal Bayreuth manufacturer's hallmark

Memoir text is illustrated throughout with Mauldin’s captioned cartoon depictions of soldiers’ lives