Obscure Press imprint: 159 books

"The Last Times and the Great Consummation" is a detailed treatise on the numeric patterns in the last twelve verses of the Gospel according to Mark, which have been widely omitted from Scripture by numerous scholars, editors, and translators. Ivan Nikolayevitsh Panin (12 December 1855 -...

This book originally published in 1901 is the Second Edition and has been thoroughly revised and partly rewritten. Information includes, coils for gas and automobile engines, medical coils and much more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely...

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1872. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his great-uncle Richard Brinsley Sheridan were playwrights,

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1870. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his great-uncle Richard Brinsley Sheridan were playwrights,

First published in 1880, this volume contains a comprehensive and accessible guide to bookbinding. Written in simple, clear language and profusely-illustrated, 'The Art Of Bookbinding' will be of considerable utility to modern readers with practical interest in the subject, containing everything one...

"The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regum" is a 1896 occult book written by Éliphas Lévi focusing on tarot cards and their occult meanings. Éliphas Lévi (8 February 1810 - 31 May 1875) was a French author of the occult and ceremonial magician. Other notable works by this author include...

This volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they develop, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries...

The narrator—a Mesmer—entrances a sickly patient who claims to be privy to a wealth of divine and esoteric knowledge, wanting to document his knowledge before he dies. The Mesmer proposes a series of questions relating to the workings of the universe, matter, and God. The client realises that...

This vintage book contains Edgar Allen Poe’s 1843 short story, “The Gold-Bug”. An unnamed narrator is compelled to visit his friend who has been bitten by a golden bug. When he arrives at Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, the narrator and his friend’s servant are drawn into a thrilling...

This book was prepared with the design to having been to afford the novice of the game Bridge with sufficient theoretical knowledge of the principles and strategy of the game to enable the reader to commence the practise in a sound and intelligent manner. It includes full instructions, numerous examples,...

Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a boat, III. Splices, Knots, and Tackles, IV. The...

WEAVING WITH SMALL APPLIANCES. BOOK III- The Table Loom. Originally published in 1925. The appliances for weaving, and the instructions for using them, which are described in this book are specially designed for and adapted to the use of students. The table-loom has been carefully planned by the author...

This volume deals with “samplers”, embroidery pattern books popular in Europe in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It includes beautiful examples contemporarily held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, with authentic photographs and information relating to materials and production....

This antiquarian volume contains an introductory guide to puppetry, including complete instructions for making your own puppet, information on performing, handy hints and tips, and much more. This accessible and novice-friendly guide contains everything a prospective puppeteer needs to know about...