The Mysteries of Eleusis.
Adyar: Theosophical Publishing House, 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. 67pp + fold-out at rear. Green cloth with gilt titling to spine, b&w frontis and illustrations with tissue guards, b&w fold-out, appendix. The first edition of this examination of the 'Mysteries' of Eleusis. Chapters include: Intro; The Mysteries of Eleusis and Modern Science; The Ruins of Eleusis; How the Mysteries were Celebrated; and conclusion with an Appendix: What Ancient Writers have said about Eleusis. Very light shelf wear, cloth a bit darkened, bruising to spine ends and corners, endpapers unevenly browned, pages toned but unmarked. A tight, clean VG+ copy. (no dust jacket). Item #66780
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