Description
For sale is a rare and exceptional first paperback edition, later printing of Gnosis and Hermeticism from Antiquity to Modern Times by Roelof van den Broek and Wouter J. Hanegraaff. First Edition unstated, 1998 SUNY Books. First Printing with full number line, 1-10. No hardcover edition issued.
The exterior of the paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with a few partial creases, mild surface wear, strong title on an un-cracked spine, light foxing on top page block, a tight binding with no creases, strong spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly curved corners.
The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price and two scuffs on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright. Appears to be unread.
Traces the historical development of Western Esotericism–religious traditions which emphasize the importance of inner enlightenment or gnosis.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this Near Fine first paperback printing of this rare book. S