Philosophy

CT: Easton Press, 1979. Collector's Edition - 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Influenced the course of philosophy that dominated medieval Europe. Believed tragedy improves the soul's well-being with the elements of pity and fear in its composition and should be held as a whole. Portraits by Leonard Baskin. 4to (10 x 7-1/2) Dark green gilt decorated genuine leather covers. Triple edge gilt. Moire endpapers. Ribbon marker. Vg/fine - dj/not issued.. (bookstore since 1975). Full-Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Leonard Baskin. more information

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CT: Easton Press, 1980. Easton Press. Collector's Edition - 100 Greatest Books Every Written. Called the first "Modern Man" blazing new trails. Believed God gave mankind the Book of Revelation and Book of Nature though man neglected the second book. Original, fascinating, brief and concise style. In 1621 convicted of bribery. Full color frontis of Bacon. .4to (11 x 7-1/4) Brown gilt decorated genuine leather covers. Triple edge gilt. Moire endpapers. Ribbon marker. Fine. (bookstore since 1975). Full-Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. more information

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MA: Privately Printed, 1938. Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Records were accumulated from ancient families, mysterious manuscripts, preserved relics and heirlooms, etc. From these files one can also derive genealogy information as bios are noted. England, 1717 Grand Lodge, moved to reland and then New York, etc. to the present. Photos of most of the masters and those received into the Lodge. Approximately 8 large folding charts. Additional charts of members. Extensive index. Constitution. Includes additional info not mentioned above. Thick 8vo. Maroon buckrum covers. Gilt "coat-of-arms" on cover. Vg/fine. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975) . First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Vg/fine./No Jacket. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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NY: Oracle Bks, 1988. Alphabetical characters peculiar to ancient European nations. Consulting, Rune card games, sacred & ordinary, healing, dreaming, initiation, faith, prediction, etc. Bibliography, pronunciation guide, works. Fine - dj/not issued. Paypal offred. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Engravings. more information

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NY: Abrams, 1996. Museum located in Atlanta, GA made a presentation covering over 7000 years the fundamental human emotions of art from all over the world. First ring "Love" - drama, passion and intensity. Second ring "Anguish" - suffering, psychological, bereavement, political. Third ring "Awe" - supernatural, ultimate destruction, death, spirit world. Fourth ring "Triumph" - religious, divine, mythological, military, political. Fifth ring "Joy" - joyous, sensuous, spring, summer. Illustrated in full color photographs that enchant this volume. This book is a helping hand for anyone interested in world art. 4to (11 x 9) Pictorial soft covers. Name/address on flyleaf ow fine copy - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Photographs. more information

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NY: Kurt Volk, 1957. Limited Edition. Text on double-sheet feathered leaves. One of the most authorative and widely used as a reference on "mythology". Photo tipped-in on frontis. Fine - in slightly repaired slipcase - dj not issued. Nice book-binding edition. (bookstore since 1975). Hard Cover. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Slipcase.. more information

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NY: Dial, 1969. Ecclesiastical corruption of some 600 years leading to the Reformation. A study of seven men - Popes John XII, Benedict IX, Boniface VIII, UrbanVI, Alexander VI, Leo X, Clement VII. Illustrated with architectural photos, art, genealogy charts. Bibliography. Notes, Index. Unusual insight. Vg - acetate dj/few foredge tears (no chips) ow near vg. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Vg. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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NY: Henry Holt, 1998. First US edition. Presents the Chinese Zodiac, cycle of the twelve animals, qualities of the human personalities revealed, Feng Shui tools, Feng Shui circles and the Ba Kua, etc. Full-color illustrations in a clear concise manner. Index. Square 8vo (9 x 8-1/4) Pictorial soft covers. Vg/fine - dj/not issued. Paypal offered (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Soft Cover. Vg/fine./Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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MA: Shambhala, 1989. This enlightens one for the position of authority based on teachings in China. It is a study of personal qualities and conduct necessary for mastery in a position of power in religitious, social, political or organizational. 8vo (8-1/4 x 5-1/2) Pictorial wrappers. Fine - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Pictorial Wrappers. Fine/Dj Not Issued. more information

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CT: Easton Press, 1979. Easton Press. Collector's edition - 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Preface by Montague. Originally written in 1871 - this is the corrected edition of 1877. Trifold object is man descended from a pre-existing form, man and his development and the value of the differences. Illustrated by Fritz Kredel. 4to (10-1/2 x 8) Black gilt decorated genuine leather covers. Triple edge gilt. Moire endpapers. Ribbon marker. Fine. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). Pictorial Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Fritz Kredel. more information

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NY: Vintage, 1973. Reminder of what may have pass yet still obtainable - 20th Century, stop running, sit quietly on the grass, switch off the world and come back to the earth ... an unforgettable experience. Copiously illustrated by Franck. 4to (10-1/2 x 8-1/4). Pictorial wraps. Fine - d/not issued.. Pictorial Wrappers. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Frederick Franck. more information

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London: Lorenz Books, 2001. Comprehensive guide to the ancient China art of Feng Shui. Vol I: Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui by Gill Hale. Vol II: Mind, Body, Spirit by Mark Evans. Key to modern living and a practical guide to healthy well-being. Large 4to (11-3/4 x 9) Pictorial wraps. Near fine - dj/not issued - in beautiful slipcase. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Pictorial Wrappers. Near Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illusrtrated. Slipcase.. more information

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NY: Simon, 1998. A spiritual quest of a modern-day pilgrim where we all find a journey of discover for ourselves. Housden weaves together the inner life and the outer world into the old Byzantium world and ending in his hometown of Bathe, England. Gracing the text is the author' exquisite full-color photography. Fine - dj/fine. Inspsirational. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Photographs. more information

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VT: Inner Traditions, 1998. The author, a professor of Taoist philosophy studied the forbidden book "The I Ching" in secret and practice Tai Chi. Imprisoned in 1966, sentenced to death but survived and finally released in 1979. Emigrated to the US and found no English translation. Hence, translated the original ideographs into English. Diagrams. Glossary. Extensive index. Vg/fine - dj/vg+. Paypal offered (bookstore since 1975). Hard Cover. Vg/fine./Vg+. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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CT: Easton Press, 1985. Rich in comedy and a fantastic adventure - one of his great acomplisments. Illustrated by Per Krohg with double-page color paintings and more than 100 drawings. Translated and introduction by Charles William Archer. Splendid. 4to (10-1/2 x 7-3/4) Dark green gilt decorated leather covers. Triple edge gilt. Ribbon marker. Fine. "Notes from the Archies" pamphlet laid-in. (bookstore since 1975). Pictorial Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Per Krohg. more information

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NY: Viking, 2003. Rewards that come from being a little bit different and beauty that can be found in everyday miracles. Vibrant paintings by Robert Gantt Steele. Fine - dj/fine. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Robert Gantt Steele. more information

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NY: Sheed, 1961. Retreat is like a spring cleaning of mind and emotions and not necessarily a religious one. It is also a relationship between ourselves and a spiritual leader of any faith. Excellent chance to be serious about ourselves. Vg/fine - dj/vg. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Vg/fine./Very Good. more information

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NY - NM: Harmony - Lama , 1975. First book - the author is a patron of Sufism and Zen and fully practiced. In the Garden establishes the planting of seeds though at first they are fruitless But as years go by they multiply wich represents compassion, love, spirituality, meditation, etc. in the name of Allah. Illustrated. Interesting concept. 8vo (7-1/2 x 5-1/2) Pictorial soft covers. Some foredge wear ow vg - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). Soft Cover. Very Good/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illusrtrated. more information

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NY: Knopf, 1925. Includes an introduction by Machen not present in the British edition. These opinions of a crazy American preacher differ in style and manner from the previous works of Machen. Proves an admirable mouthpiece for Machen's own utterances. Vg+ - dj/heavily chipped. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Vg+/Poor. more information

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TN: Rutledge, 2004. An inspiritational theme with CD. You can't control the length of your life - things we'll rememer most won't be things at all. Square 16mo (6-1/4 x 6-1/4) Pictorial boards. Vg+ - dj/not issued. Paypal accepted. (bookstore since 1975). Pictorial Cover. Vg+/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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CA: Wingbow, 1991. Supplies detailed explanations for expanding the Motherpeace Tarot cards. Have interest in astrology this is a must. 4to (10-3/4 x 8-1/4) Pictorial softcovers. Few cover stress marks ow vg - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). Soft Cover. Vg/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illusrtrated. more information

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PA: Drexel Biddle, 1902. Decorations of the ornamental wares of Dai Nippon are sacred to Orientals, purer porcelains bearing the seal names of royalty. Investigation of the data one is able to furnish the various works, arts and beliefs. Magnificent chromolithos, tipped-in plates, duo-tone lithos, text laid on silhouettes. pages are double-fold.. Index. A beautiful representation. 4to (101/4 x 8-1/8). Red gilt decorated fine covers. Top edge gilt. Vg/fine - no dj. Lovely copy. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Vg/fine./No Jacket. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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CT: Easton Press, 1979. Paine was also the author of "The Age of Reason". His motives were to rescue man from tyranny, false systems and false principles of government which took us into the future and realized today. Illustrated by artist "Lynd Ward". Collector's Edition. Large 4to (11-1/2 x 8-3/4). Navy gilt decorated leather covers. Triple edge gilt. Moire endpapers. Fine - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). Pictorial Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Lynd Ward. more information

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NY: Horizon, 1966. Three Jewish Popes who ruled the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Evidence has uncovered two others. Judo-Christian relations are traced back to Christ's ministry, violent anti-Semetic purges, etc. 16 illustrations. Genealogy of the Pierleoni Popes. Notes, Bibliography. 4to (9-1/2 x 6-1/2) Vg - dj/few foredge tears ow near vg. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Vg. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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MA: Shambhala, 1995. Represents the traditional Taoist approach to human health in classical philosophy and the findings of the most recent Western medical science. Also included are the translations of the original Taoist material. Vg+ - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). Soft Cover. Vg+/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. more information

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CA: New World Library, 1999. First US edition. Leaving our analytical mind, false self, the ego, etc. and going to higher altitude breathing and finding a way out of the psychological pain. Enter the clarity of the ancient spiritual masters. Fine - dj/fine. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. more information

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CT: Easton Press, 1977. Easton Press. Collector's Edition - 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Relates the comic, outlandish and gruesome adventures of Candide with the Leibnitzian philosophical optimism of his tutor. The moral - "cultivate our garden and forget metaphysics". Introduction by Paul Morand. Illustrated in full-color by Sylvain Sauvage. 4to (10-1/4 x 6-1/2) Dark grey gilt decorated genuine leather covers. Moire covers. Triple edge gilt. Ribbon marker. Fine - dj/not issued. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975) (collector's copy). Pictorial Leather. Fine/Dj Not Issued. Illus. by Sylvain Sauvage. more information

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NY: Walker, 1975. First US ed. British psychological suspense - Insp Purdy. Builds crisis, conflict and murder. Vg/fine - dj/vg. Paypal offered. (bookstore since 1975). First Edition. Hard Cover. Vg - Fine/Vg+. more information

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