Search Results: Mysticism 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 Dell: Laurel, 1967. Paperback First Edition Thus (1967), First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1967), First Printing, so stated. Good in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: slight cocking to the spine; considerable wear to the extremities; several creases near the corners of the front panel and a short tear has been mended with clear cellophane tape at the top edge of same; some dampstaining to the tinted outside edges; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding remains 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 good used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and some cosmetic imperfections. A sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo.(7 x 4.2 x 1.25… Read More

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

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. 

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

Maharashtra, India Privately Printed, 2000. Hardcover Second Edition (2000). First published in 1996. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only a bit of glue leakage and resultant staining to the front and rear pastedown endpapers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ is flawless, but has been affixed to the front and rear endpapers with glue; unclipped. 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 handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.65 x 5.75 x 0.8 inches). xiii, 174 pages. Several full-page color photographs and numerous duotone drawings interspersed throughout the text. Tarnslated by Jayati Bhattacharjee. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound. Red… 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 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

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

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

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text 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 is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xv, 204 pages.… Read More

Boulder, CO Shambhala Publications, 1978. Paperback First Edition Thus [1978]; unstated. First Edition Thus [1978]; unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very slight spine lean; just a touch of wear to the extremities; a heavy crease at the upper corner of the rear panel; the second half of the book also shows much milder bend to the upper corner of the pages; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers, which also show the faintest toning aroung the outside edges; binding secure; text clean. Shows a number of flaws and moderate wear, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 158 pages. Eight pages of glossy photographs. Trade Paperback.

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.

New York, NY The Seabury Press, 1981. Hardcover First Edition USA [1981], unstated. The first edition was published in London by Allen and Unwin in 19810. First Edition USA [1981], unstated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities; mild overall rubbing and a tiny scuff at the lower front panel; the price has not been clipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x 0.75 inches). ix, 163 pages. Weight: 12.2 ounces. The first edition was published in London by Allen and Unwin in 1980. Hardback with DJ. Pallis offers the reader a series of profound comparisons and insights concerning the diverse spiritual… Read More

Berkeley, CA Shambhala , 1974. Paperback First Edition Thus [1974], so stated. First Edition Thus [1974], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the wrapper covers; three is a tiny, faint stain; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 88pp. Introducttion by Aubrey T. Westlake.This title was first published in London by Vincent Stuart in 1963. Trade Paperback.

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

Pondicherry, India Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 1956. Paperback First Edition in this form (1956); Fifth Printing (1982), a facsimile of the Third Printing of 1966. Very Good in Wraps in Good DJ: The book itself shows shows the mildest wear and a hint of soiling to the outside edges and rear panel; 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 not-unattractive reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows indications considerable use; moderate rubbing and faint overall soiling to the panels and a thin line of creasing to the rear panel; moderate wear to the extremities; a split at the edge of the backstrip has been inexpertly repaired with clear cellophane tape; a former bookseller's label at the bottom of the front flap; unclipped.… Read More