COLLINS Andrew — The Seventh Sword

Century Scarce book, first edition. 484pp + plates, unclipped DW minor crease to edges, very short split at head of spine fold, head of spine bumped, "In 1979 the author and a psychic colleague went to a secluded pool in the heart of England. Under the cover of darkness they unearthed a sword bearing Mary Queen of Scot's personal monogram and an inscription proclaiming Meonia fore Marye. Meonia; the name given to a green jewel believed to be the Philosophers Stone of the alchemists. Soon after a green jewel was discovered inside a seventeenth-century brass casket....a twelve year quest of supernatural drama, spectral visitations and confrontations with sinister forces. One by one five further swords, all identical to the first , surfaced under mysterious circumstances....the search is on to uncover their maker, their purpose, their ultimate use, and , of course the seventh and final Sword of Meonia". H First Edition Very Good London Very Good 8vo - over 7? - 9? tall