SKINNER, J. Ralston.

Key to the Hebrew-Egyptian Mystery in The Source of Measures originating the British Inch and the Ancient Cubit [ The Source of Measures ].

Savage, MN: Wizards Book Shelf, 1972. Facsimile reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. xviii + 324pp + 70pp, fold-out. Publisher's grey cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine, b&w illustrations, fold-out chart, bibliography and index. This volume reprints in facsimile the 1875 first edition of this classic study of the units of measure "by which was built the Great Pyramid of Egypt and the Temple of Solomon; and through the possession and use of which, Man, assuming to realize the Creative Law of the Deity, set it forth in a mystery, among the Hebrews called Kabbala." A facsimile reprint by Wizards Book Shelf, best known for their "Secret Doctrine Reference series" which reprints works important to Mme. Blavatsky, and upon which she relied or quoted heavily from when writing "The Secret Doctrine." Ex Theosophical Society lending library with their (cancelled) ink stamp on front blank and call nos on copyright page, and otherwise a few blacked out numbers on rear pastedown - else no markings. Light overall shelf wear, bruising to corners and spines ends, gilt to fine slightly faded, owner's name on front blank. Still a tight, internally clean VG copy (no dust jacket issued). Item #67216

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