The Real History of the Rosicrucians.
by WAITE, Arthur Edward
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Bookplate on pastedown; a few bubbles to the cloth and light use at extremities; clean, tight and sound.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: George Redway,, 1887.. First edition.. publisher's bright blue cloth stamped in gold and red, possibly in the second binding with a Trench, Trubner imprint at the base of the spine.. Bookplate on pastedown; a few bubbles to the cloth and light use at extremities; clean, tight and sound.. 8vo,. With Illustrations.. Founded on their own Manifestoes, and on Facts and Documents Collected from the Writings of Initiated Brethren. The imprint on the title page is George Redway; but the imprint at the base of the spine is Paul Trench, Trubner & Co.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73971
- Title
- The Real History of the Rosicrucians.
- Author
- WAITE, Arthur Edward
- Illustrator
- With Illustrations.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's bright blue cloth stamped in gold and red, possibly in the second binding with a Trench, Trubner imprint at the
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate on pastedown; a few bubbles to the cloth and light use at extremities; clean, tight and sound.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Redway,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1887.
- Pages
- viii, 446 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Title Page
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