Set comprising the 3rd edition of the first two volumes of The Secret Doctrine dated 1893. The later published Index to Vols 1 & 2 dated 1895 and the first edition of Volume 3 dated 1897. Bound in original blue cloth with Theosophical emblems in gilt on front boards. Vol 1: Light signs of wear externally. Spine slightly sunned. Professionally recased retaining the original endpapers. Bookplate for William S Wallace and Liverpool bookseller's label. Cloth strip reinforcement. Foxing heavier at beginning and end, light scattered spotting in main text. Vol 2: Some wear to spine extremities and to the corners. Spine slightly sunned. Bookplate for William S Wallace and Liverpool bookseller's label. Some foxing to first and last few few. Occasional spot or two in text. Index: Some wear to spine extremities and to the top corner. Spine slightly sunned.Front cover has a couple of small areas with colour loss near top and bottom of the spine edge. Professionally recased retaining the original endpapers. A little foxing to the first few pages and some to last few pages. Vol 3: Ex- Theosophical Society in England library with Society laberl and withdrawn stamp and other writing. Remains of label and ticket holder. on inside covers. Professionally re-backed with original spine laid down. Wear to corners. A couple of splash marks to rear board. Inside, Retains original endpapers. Cloth strip reinforcement. Library stamp at foot of title page with accession details overleaf. Text clean. No foxing. Size 9 1/2 x 7 ins., 24 .5 x 18 cms. Heavy set, Wt: 5.5kgs. Please enquire for shipping overseas. Photos to follow.

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Title: The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy (Volumes 1 - 3 + Index)
Publisher: The Theosophical Publishing Company, London UK
Publication Date: 1893
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Very Good

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