Proofs of the Existence of the Soul.
Adyar, Madras.
Theosophical Publishing House, [1914].
Second impression.
8vo.
[2], 43pp, [1]. Original publisher's salmon pink wrappers. Rubbed, creased, and discoloured, near contemporary inked ownership inscription to upper wrapper: 'Muriel Harper. Nov. 1920'. Scattered spotting.
A rare edition of a theological lecture delivered in Chicago by socialist, women's rights activist, and educator Annie Besant (1847-1933).
First published by the Theosophical Publishing House in 1903, the book was reissued under the Adyar Pamphlets series, as the fourth number, first in June, 1911, and once more as a part of the reissue of the series in June, 1914.
All issues are scarce, with this second impression being no exception; OCLC and COPAC together record copies at just four locations (BL, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, NYPL, and Theosophical Society in America).
£ 150.00
Antiquates Ref: 24290
First published by the Theosophical Publishing House in 1903, the book was reissued under the Adyar Pamphlets series, as the fourth number, first in June, 1911, and once more as a part of the reissue of the series in June, 1914.
All issues are scarce, with this second impression being no exception; OCLC and COPAC together record copies at just four locations (BL, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, NYPL, and Theosophical Society in America).
