Hours with the Mystics: A Contribution to the History of Religious Opinion (Two Volume Set)

Vaughan, Robert Alfred

Published by John W. Parker and Son, London, 1856

About this Item

Marbled end-papers; Robert Alfred Vaughan (1823 1857) was an English Congregationalist minister and author. Published a year before his death in 1857 "Hours with the Mystics" contains writings in 12 sections covering the mystical side of religion which include Oriental Mysticism; Neo-Platonists; The Greek Church; the Latin Church; German Mysticism; Persian Mysticism; Theosophy in the Age of the Reformation; Spanish Mystics; Quietism; Mysticism in England; & Emanuel Swedenborg plus a final section in which Vaughan gives his conclusions. An extensive section of notes to the end of each volume. A rare first edition in near fine condition. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. xvi, 404 & viii, 412. 2-volume set (complete). Bindings are tight, covers and spines fully intact. no Dust Jackets as published. armorial book plate of Joseph Watson Overbury inside front covers. Top edge brown; others marbled in good condition. Gilt titles to red & black panels spines with 5 gilt ruled raised bands & extensive gilt decoration; front & rear covers with double gilt fillet to outer borders stopped at corners with gilt floral motif; gauffered edges; dentelle inner edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Mystical Religion; Religious History; Mysticism; 19th century; Philosophy. Inventory No: 4020. Seller Inventory # 4020

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hours with the Mystics: A Contribution to ...

Publisher: John W. Parker and Son, London

Publication Date: 1856

Binding: Hardcover (Full Leather)

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition.