The Secret Teachings of All Ages: Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy: Being an Interpretation of the Secret Teachings Concealed Within the Rituals, Allegories and Mysteries of all Ages

A wonderful copy. A substantial work by famous author on such themes, Manly P Hall. The book explores themes underlying ancient mythology, philosophy, and religion. A huge range of topics. There is confusion on book site about the editions around this time, and the (often stock) photos that accompany them. This is the Golden Anniversary Reduced Facsimile of 1977, with all black & white plates. A bit of the confusion comes as the text promises colour plates, but this is not the case in this edition. Please see all photos here which are of this actual edition on sale. The pages are excellent: bright and clean and uncreased. Three minor points to mention: there is an old small bookshop label on the FEP (see photos) this is almost off and will probably come away if desired. There is a small stamp of a date on the first (blank) page, again see photos. Finally, a neat small ex-libris stamp on the title page (see photos). However otherwise the pages are in the best condition we've seen in this title: the foldouts and the Shakespeare overlay are all in excellent condition too. No foxing or spotting on edges. Covers are lovely: hardly any notable flaws at all beyond normal age wear. A really excellent copy. Book is heavy and may incur additional postage depending on your location: we will clarify this at the time