The Rosicrucians, Their Rites and Mysteries; with chapters on the ancient fire- and serpent-worshipers, and explanations of the mystic symbols represented in the monuments and talismans of the primeval philosophers. Illustrated by 316 engravings. by Hargrave Jennings - 1870

Blue cloth with red bands and gilt decoration to front board, red decoration to back board, and gilt particulars with a Rosicrucian emblem to spine. Contents include, but are not limited to: Insufficiency of Worldly Objects; The Hermetic Philosophers; Mythic History of the Fleur-de-lis; Monuments raised to Fire-Worship in all Countries; Druidical Stones and Their Worship; Prismatic Investiture of the Microcosm; Mystic Christian Figures and Talismans; The Great Pyramid; Rosicrucian supposed means of Magic through Signs, Sigils and Figures; and Astro-Theosophical System of the Rosicrucians--The Alchemic Magisterium. General wear to exterior (see image). Previous owner's name to first free page, otherwise no other names or marks. xv, 339 pp. with "Very Important New Books. Special list for 1870," [32 pp.] at back. 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches.