Adyar, Madras: The Theosophist Office. Poor with no dust jacket. 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. Dampstains to lower margins of boards. Some old mould stains to lower corners of last few leaves. "N. Z. Theosophical Book Depot, Auckland" label on front endpaper.; [viii], 57 pages + [7] pages advertisments. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 185 x 121mm. "So long as our happiness is dependent upon what the outer world can give us, either in the way of possession or of applause, of pleasures or successes, it is impermanent, and will sooner or later fade away into discontent and disappointment." - page 13. ; Manuals of Occultism. No. 3; 8vo .

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Bookseller: Renaissance Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 13119
Title: The Secret of Happiness
Author: Cooper, Irving S
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Poor with no dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Theosophist Office
Place of Publication: Adyar, Madras
Date Published: 1912

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