THE SECRET DOCTRINE, H P BLAVATSKY, 1888, FIRST EDITION, 2 VOLUME SET, THEOSOPHY
Item History & Price
The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy.
by H. P. Blavatsky
Vol. I - Cosmogenesis.
Vol. II - Anthropogenesis.
New York: William Q. Judge
1888
First American Edition
With the first edition points including the proper copyright notice facing the dedication that reads "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1888, by H.P. Blavatsky, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C." Also in the first volume the num...eral page number for page 60 is not printed on the page. An interesting point as Madame Blavatsky passed away at age 60. This printing error was fixed in the later printings.
Two quartos, xlvii, 676, xiv, 798, xxx, pages plus 2 adverts, both bound in the publisher's gilt decorated blue cloth covered boards. There are several related articles both attached and laid into each volume. There are pencil markings throughout both volumes, someone did try to erase these markings and they are not full legible. As for the condition of volume one, both hinges are cracked, the first section of pages are detached, discoloration and offsetting, rubbing and fraying along the edges and corners. Volume two is in better condition but still worn, front hinge cracked, rear hinge starting, fraying along the edges and corners. Both volumes have the previous owner's name in pencil, a heavily used copy of a highly sought after work, else in good condition.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
by H. P. Blavatsky
Vol. I - Cosmogenesis.
Vol. II - Anthropogenesis.
New York: William Q. Judge
1888
First American Edition
With the first edition points including the proper copyright notice facing the dedication that reads "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1888, by H.P. Blavatsky, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C." Also in the first volume the num...eral page number for page 60 is not printed on the page. An interesting point as Madame Blavatsky passed away at age 60. This printing error was fixed in the later printings.
Two quartos, xlvii, 676, xiv, 798, xxx, pages plus 2 adverts, both bound in the publisher's gilt decorated blue cloth covered boards. There are several related articles both attached and laid into each volume. There are pencil markings throughout both volumes, someone did try to erase these markings and they are not full legible. As for the condition of volume one, both hinges are cracked, the first section of pages are detached, discoloration and offsetting, rubbing and fraying along the edges and corners. Volume two is in better condition but still worn, front hinge cracked, rear hinge starting, fraying along the edges and corners. Both volumes have the previous owner's name in pencil, a heavily used copy of a highly sought after work, else in good condition.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
