Gnosticism: A Sourcebook of Heretical Writings from the Early Christian Period.
New York, NY: Harper & Brothers, 1961. First US edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 254pp. Original black cloth gilt-lettered on spine with gilt device to upper board. Glossary, bibliography & index. The first US edition of this milestone work in Gnostic studies which contains most of the major known works of Gnostic literature, including The Gospel of Truth, The Secret Book of John, and the Gospel of Mary. Very light bruising to spine ends, top edge darkened and dusty, pages lightly toned but all in all a tight, unmarked near Fine copy in VG price clipped dust jacket (Dust jacket a little darkened and discoloured, edges and points lightly chafed and chipped). Item #62456
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