Search Results: Metaphysical from Black Cat Hill Books

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 1994. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Good+: shows light wear to the extremities (a little heavier at the lower rear corner).The binding leans slightly, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Bright; structurally sound and tightly bound: Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 369pp.Translated by Joscelyn Godwin. (S U N Y Series in Western Esoteric Traditions). Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English. Here is also a historical survey, beginning with the Alexandrean Period, of the various esoteric currents such as Christian Kabbalah, Theosophy, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermeticism. Common characteristics of these currents are the notion of universal interdependency and the experience of spiritual transformation. The author establishes a rigorous… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Signet , 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971); First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1971); First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; faint, but pervasive toning and background soiling to the panels; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; a single, very very faint crease to the backstrip and another equally fine and barely discernible near the upper corner of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo (7 x 4.25 c 0.7 inches). 240… Read More

Cambridge, UK Quinta Essentia, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the very lightest wear to the extremities; a hint of rubbing to the panels;else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 141 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Unwin Paperbacks: Mandala Books, 1980. Paperback Second Edition Thus (1980). First published by Perennial Books in 1965. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows considerable tanning to the text pages, due to aging; light wear to the extremities; faint creases near the lower front corner; a single page has been creased at the lower corner; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding glue has not cracked and seems sound, but doesn't seem very stong - as is the case for most glued-binding paperbacks from this era; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some minor flaws. Not so very far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 84 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.7… Read More

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK Thorsons: The Aquarian Press, 1979. Paperback First Edition Thus (1979), Fourth Printing (1983). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities; a former owner's name at the top corner of the front endpaper; a small spot of sticker residue at the upper corner of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches). ix, 110 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. First Edition Thus (1979), Fourth Printing (1983). Trade Paperback. Ms. Dion Fortune (Violet M. Firth 1890 – 1946) was a British occultist, ceremonial… Read More

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 1996. Audio Cassette Six Audio Cassette Tapes in Like-New condition. These are housed in a Large, Colorful Plastic Clamshell Case, in Nearly-Like New condition, showing very mild rubbing to the panels and several tiny spots of soil to the white background field at the lower rear panel. All colorful covers present and in Like New condition. The Paper Liner Notes, attached to the inside of the front cover, are in Like New condition. Overall, Very Near Fine [Nearly-Like New]. Listening time: 9 Hours. Product Size: 9.25 x 9.75 x 0.85 inches. Weight: 19 ounces. Sounds True Number F036. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

El Cajon, CA Unarius Academy of Science Publications, 1993. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: shows a bit of shelf-rubbing along the bottom edge of the boards and the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing; unclipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 308pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardback with DJ. Centuries ago they were bitter enemies, Incas vs. Spaniards. Now, in the present century, the vanquished and their conquerors are healing themselves with their knowledge and acceptance of their murderous plot against Atahualpa, The Last Inca. This is a story of self-healing, the result of a pioneering effort of a group of individuals who participated in a workshop on reincarnation, sponsored by the Unarius Academy of Science. In their own words, they relate how they have regained their memory of this period… Read More

Van Nuys, CA Atlantis Interactive, 1995. CD-ROM One CD-ROM in Like New condition, housed in a black & clear cystal plastic case, with colorful informative liner notes, which is housed in a colorful slip case. Also present is a floppy disc "The Magic Destiny Disc", a Shareware Supplement to the Cards of Your Destiny, which also appears to be in Like New condition. This is housed in a black molded plastic holder, which has a couple of tiny cracks, into which the CD-ROM also fits (Very Good+). All of these elements are housed in a colorful cardstock box, which shows light wear to the outside edges and is slightly crushed, probably from being stacked with heavier books in a stack (About Good+). Overall, Very Good. Size: 9.1 x5.8 x 1.55 inches). Weight: 6.2 ounces. CD-ROM. This software makes using the book "Destiny Cards" by Robert Camp so much easier. The software makes the calculation quicker and gives a meaning for its calculation. It is very valuable and offers a timely… Read More

New York, NY: Pantheon Books for the Bollingen Foundation. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1966. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition (1966) , unstated in accordance with Pantheon's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a hint of wear to a small area at the top edge of the rear panel; a couple of truly tiny spots to the upper fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear in one spot and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of sun-toning to the backstrip ( the titles are… Read More

Boulder, CO Sounds True, January 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [Like New] condition, housed in crystal clear plastic cases, in Near Fine condition, showing only the mildest rubbing. These are housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slip case, which shows light wear to the corner tips; a little mild rubbing, and a couple of creases [Very Good]. Overall, Very Good+. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. This book is a very intimate look at the author's process. Here she is, suffering like the rest of us, living on an emotional roller coaster, compelled by habitual behaviours, confused, and at the same time engaged in her practice.She struggles. She learns not to struggle. Then she struggles again. Layers of confusion, resistance, and suffering drop away. At times reading this book was painful. I can see so many aspects of the author in myself. Almost everyone who is engaged in meditation practice would enjoy and benefit from reading this book. It is a very personal account, but at… Read More

Berkeley, CA Almaas Publications: Diamond Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition thus, so stated. First Edition thus, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows some rubbing to the wrapper covers; binding shows slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. No discernible wear to the extremities. Remains quite close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 211pp. The Diamond Heart Series , No 3. Trade Paperback. We live in a world of mystery, wonder, and beauty. But most of us seldom participate in this real world, being focused rather on the part that is mostly strife, suffering, or meaninglessness. This situation is basically due to our not realizing and living our full human potential. This potential can be actualized by the realization and development of the human essence. The human essence is the part of us that is innate and real, and which can participate in the real world. The Diamond Heart series is a transcription of talks given… Read More

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette 'As New', still in shrinkwrap. Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad"… Read More

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad" experiences. This opens the possibility… Read More

New York, NY Carol Publishing: Citadel Press, 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth Printing. First published in 1968. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of sunning to the backstrip (the titles thereon remain bold an clearly legible); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches). x, 209 pages. Edited by Lorraine Sinkler. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small, faint smudge at top edge rear panel; the binding is ever so slightly cocked off square; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still possesses that pleasant 'new book' fragrance. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows light… Read More

Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press, 1996. Hardcover First Edition; Fourth Printing [1998]. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 178pp. First Edition [1995]; Fourth Printing [1998]. Hardback with DJ. William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was one of the greatest poets of his or any age. His odd, eccentric, comic, and finally serious prose work A Vision has long exasperated some readers with its occultist connections and strange, pseudo-geometrical diagrams and intrigued others with its odd origins and complex thought. In this sequel to his critical study of Yeats's poems, Hazard Adams argues that A Vision is of extraordinary interest for its literary merit, its place in intellectual history as an example of romanticism's persistence in modernism, and its oblique defense of poetic fiction-making. Rather than treating the book in terms of its historical and biographical… Read More

Mill Valley, CA Choosing Light. Audio Cassette Four Audio Cassette Tapes in Good condition (they appear to have been played), housed in a colorful pictorial vinyl clamshell case, which shows "crushing"" to the vinyl panel covers and a couple of cracks at the top and bottom edges but does not show any other flaws (Good). Liner Notes are present and in excellent condition. Overall, Very Good. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Size: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1 inches. Music by Thaddeus with Stereophonic Sound Phrasing. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Livermore, CA Inner Eye Books, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the wrapper covers. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.5 inches). viii, 152 pages. Weight: 9.8 ounces. Trade Paperback. Interspecies communication: Contains Messages from Keiko, Star of the "Free Willy" Films. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Edinburgh, Scotland Floris Books, 1985. Paperback First Edition UK [1985], so stated. The first edition was published in German in 1974. First Edition UK [1985], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of sunning at the backstrip [though the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible] and along the outside edges of both panels; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.25 x 0.12). 64 pages. Translated by Donald MacLean. Edited by Christian MacLean. Weight: 2.4 ounces. First Published in German in 1974 as "Das Ratsel der Kometen". Trade Paperback.

Los Angeles, CA Science of Mind Publishing, 1974. Paperback First Edition Thus (1974), Fourth Printing (1995). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: shows the slightest wear to the extremities; former owner's name neatly inscribed at the upper corner of the front endpaper; a small line of stain - remainder mark? at the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only the very mildest wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Book-Club,or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.65 inches). vi, 312 pages. Language: English. Weight: 27.5 ounces. The Essential Series. First Edition Thus (1974), Fourth Printing (1995).… Read More