Revised Esoteric: Volume I & II : A Magazine of Advanced and Practical Esoteric Thought

Butler, H.E.

Published by Esoteric Publishing Company, 1895

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Revised Esoteric: Volume I & II : A Magazine of Advanced and Practical Esoteric Thought, H.E. Butler, Published by the Esoteric Fraternity, Applegate, California, 1895, 212 pp, 195 pp plus ads, dark green gilt boards, 9.5 x 6.25 , 8vo. In as-is condition. Poor. Heavy wear to extremities with wear along edges and rubbed corners. Heavy soiling and discoloration to surface of boards. Gilt lettering on front board clean and bright, along with lettering on spine. Spine worn with loss at head and tail. Binding exposed at ends. End papers in front and rear are heavily toned with moderate chipping to edges. Front few leaves are nearly dislodged from binding. Front gutter tender with binding mesh exposed. Internally good with light toning at edges and minor instances of foxing. 28 pp folded at edge improperly, 75 pp underlining with pen. Free of other known marginalia. Binding shaken. Please see photos. Incredibly scarce essays and articles on one of the strangest and least-known 19th century California-based sects. Created by Hiriam Erastus Butler, a Civil War veteran and self proclaimed prophet of occult wisdom. Butler s practice believed in sacred sex magick, reincarnation and devout prayer. His works were considered popular amongst the 19th century metaphysical scene, but remain quite scarce. Seller Inventory # RAREA1895XJKX

Bibliographic Details

Title: Revised Esoteric: Volume I & II : A Magazine...

Publisher: Esoteric Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Poor

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket