Evolution of Life & Form
by Annie Besant
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1918. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. A third edition copy of this uncommon theosophical and philosophical work by Annie Besant, containing four brilliant lectures. The third edition of this uncommon work.Annie Besant's rumination on life through a series of four lectures, originally delivered at the 23rd anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, in 1898.Lectures include 'Ancient and Modern Science', 'Functions of the Gods', 'Evolution of Life', and 'Evolution of Form'.Besant was an activist, theosophist, socialist, and supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule.Prior owner's ink inscription of C. A. Williams to the recto to the front endpaper.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a few light marks and a little discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional light handling mark. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 804P24
- Title
- Evolution of Life & Form
- Author
- Annie Besant
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Theosophical Publishing House
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1918
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Evolution of Life & Form theosophical philosophy evolution theosophical
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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