1888-1897 21Vols Lucifer A Theosophical Magazine Helena Blavatsky Very Scarce...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Lucifer: A Theosophical Magazine Helena Blavatsky [ed.]; Mabel Collins [ed.]; Annie Besant [ed.]; G.R.S. Mead [ed.] 1888-1897 The Theosophical Publishing Company Limited; Theosophical Publishing Society : London 12.5" by 7.5" 262-330; 420; 500; 528; 528; 532; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528; 616; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528; 528pp SUMMARY Eighteen volumes and three single issues of Helena Blavatsky's very scarce theosophical periodical, 'Lucifer'. Consisting of hundreds of fascinating articles on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects. Colour Plates,First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 30 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 99.99 EU Postage: £ 49.99 European Postage: £ 99.99 Asia Postage: £ 187.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 276.99 DESCRIPTION Twenty-one volumes of the very scarce theosophical periodical 'Lucifer', a journal founded by Helena Blavatsky, founder of the Theosophical Society, publishing articles on philosophical, theosophical, scientific and religious topics, as well as fiction.Initially edited by Blavatsky and Mabel Collins, following the 1891 death of Blavatsky, it was edited by Annie Besant and G.R.S. Mead. Part of the occultist stream of western esotericism, Theosophy was a religion established by Blavatsky in the United States in the late nineteenth century, drawing upon both older European philosophies such as Neoplatonism and Asian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.With three single issues in the publishers original paper wraps, and eighteen volumes in the publisher's original cloth binding.The earliest issues present are individually bound, consisting of Vol. II, issues 10, 11 and 12, dated June 15th 1888 to August 15th, 1888. These issues are followed by volumes III to XX, containing each issue published from Vol. III, No. 13, September 15th 1888 to Vol. XX, No. 120, August 15th, 1897. With six issues per volume.A nearly complete run of the periodical under this title; following the publication of volume XX, it was renamed 'The Theosophical Review'. The controversial initial title, 'Lucifer' - light bringer - was chosen in reference to the periodical's desire to 'bring to light the hidden things of darkness'.With volume XIX illustrated with four colour plates, complimenting the article 'Thought-Forms', by Annie Besant.Articles include 'Musings of A Neophyte' by A. A. Wells, 'The Mind in Nature' by Blavatsky, 'The Wizard' by Rider Haggard', 'The Human Aura' by A. Marques, a chapter from E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'The Elixir of the Devil', a short story from Vera P. Jelihovsky titled 'An Adventure in the Tower of London', and further articles with titles including, 'Is Theosophy a Religion?' and 'Evolution and Involution'.With the library bookplate of the Societas Divinae Sapientiae to each front pastedown, and a leaflet titled 'Library Rules of the London Branch of the Independent Theosophical League' tipped in prior to the title page of three volumes.A fascinating and very scarce late nineteenth century esoteric periodical, with a wealth of articles on a variety of spiritual, occult and scientific subjects. CONDITION With three issues in the publisher's original paper wraps, and eighteen volumes in the publisher's original cloth binding. Front wrap detached to one issue, with significant chips and closed tears to each wrap perimeter, and discolouration. Vol. II, No. 12 binding tender, with large tear to first leaf. Bumping to cloth back strip heads and tails. Losses to head of volumes XV and XVI back strips, with back strip of volume XX absent. Head of volume XVII back strip has been reattached by a former owner, however text is upside down. Fourteen joints starting, with boards generally holding firm. Library bookplate to front pastedown of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Library leaflet tipped in prior to title page of three volumes. Pages generally clean and bright, with light handling marks throughout, and the odd spot. Spotting most concentrated to first and last few leaves of each volume. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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