Cosmic Symbolism

Cosmic Symbolism, Being a Discussion and Exposition of Some Recondite and Obscure Points in the Art of the Kabalist, The Mysteries of Sound, Form and Number, and The Basic Principles of Cosmic Symbolism
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Book Description: William Rider & Son, Limited, London, 1912. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Blue cloth boards with decorative giltstamping and giltstamped title to cover and spine, First Edition, published 1912, 5.25 x 7.5 in., 294 pp.

Book Condition: covers rubbed and light soil, spine faded and two small (1/8 in.) red marks to spine (see photos), moderate shelfwear, corners bumped and frayed, top edge of front cover has two small rips where boards are exposed, shaken, previous owner name in pen to front endpapers, some staining to back endpapers and bottom of last 16 pages (does not affect text), back loose endpaper missing, portions of back pastedown endpaper seem sanded and partially expose boards, some light foxing, some pencil marks to margins and some stray pen underling on a few pages, top dust dulled, no just jacket.

Contents: Introduction, I. The Meaning and Purpose of Occultism, II. The Problems of Science, III. The Modern Miracle, IV. Therapy-Ancient and Modern, V. The Star of Bethlehem, VI. Cosmic Symbology, VII. Reading the Symbols, VIII. Ancient and Modern Examples, IX. A Typical Case, X. The Law of Cycles, XI. The Time Factor in Kabalism, XII. Involution and Evolution, XIII. Planetary Numbers, XIV. Some Further Kabalas, XV. Planetary Sounds, XVI. Planetary Hours, XVII. Celestial Magnetic Polarities, XVIII. Vulcan the Chain Maker, XIX Alfridaries, XX. In the Lumber Room, XXI. The Law of Vibrations, XXII. The Equalization of Epochs, XXIII. Lunar Influence, XXV. Astrology, XXVI. Character and Environment, XXVII. The Law of Sex, XXVIII. A Test of Value -- end. 294 pages plus 16 pages of advertisement for the publisher. Important title from W.D. Gann's recommended reading list. Collectible.

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