The Solar System.
London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. xx + 372pp. Blue cloth gilt-lettered on spine, b&w illustrations. Index. The author - Welshman, Arthur Edward Powell ( 1882 - 1969 ) was a Theosophist who wrote nearly 20 books on consciousness, Theosophical theory and Freemasonry. "The Solar System" was Powell's effort to create a comprehensive record of the evolution of the the solar system as previously outlined in various Theosophical texts, "covering this vast ground, describing both the "field" of evolution and the streams of life which evolve in it as the ages roll by" (the Introduction). Light bruising and chafing to the spine ends and corners, light rubbing to edges, pages toned, unmarked. Overall a tight, clean VG+ copy. No dust jacket. Item #64966
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