MIRCEA ELIADE (1907-1986) AUTOGRAPH JEAN VARENNE (1926-1997) AUTOGRAPH Esotericism, Typed letter, 6 April 1979, signed by Mircea Eliade and manuscript signed 'Jean Varenne' on the volume 'Occultisme, sorcellerie et modes culturelles' by Mircea Eliade.

1) Typed letter, 6 April 1979, signed 'Mircea Eliade' addressed to M. Gerard Leman, Tourcoing, France. 1 p. on printed letterhead 'History of Religions .../ An International Journal for comparative historical studies / Chicago...'. In English. Typed envelope with date stamp '9 April 79'. 2) autograph manuscript signed 'Jean Varenne'. Titled: 'Occultism, witchcraft and cultural fashions / by Mircea Eliade / Gallimard, 194 p.' Review of the book. '... Throughout the book, a perfectly mastered erudition supports the demonstration, for the greatest benefit of the reader...' 1 p. In French. Mircea Eliade (1907-1986) - Romanian historian of religions, mythologist, philosopher and novelist. A polyglot, he was fluent in five languages: Romanian, French, German, Italian and English. Jean Varenne (1926-1997) - French Indologist, specializing in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Vedic cosmogonies and many other subjects relating to Indian tradition and the religions of ancient Iran.