Her-Bak "Chick-Pea" The Living Face of Ancient Egypt.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1964. Second Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. xx + 344 pp. Brown cloth with gilt titling to spine, documentary index. The first of two novels exploring ancient Egyptian life, mystical belief and initiatory practices by way of the the fictional biography of Her-Bak, a young man who is initiated into the mysteries. This copy from the library of British artist, writer and musician DAVID TIBET (founder of the music group Current 93) with his OWNERSHIP SIGNATURE on the first blank. From the publisher: "In these fictional accounts, the wisdom of Ancient Egypt is revealed through the eyes of a young Her-Bak, a candidate for initiation into the Inner Temple. The events related take place between the XX and XXI dynasties. In this volume Her-Bak's training in the living school of Nature and in the Outer Temple unfolds." "In her Her-Bak Books Isha Schwaller de Lubicz transmitted in a fictional context the atmosphere and teachings of ancient Egypt, based on her extensive research and collaboration with her husband, R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz." The author's husband and collaborator, René Adolphe Schwaller de Lubicz ( 1887 -1961), was a French mystic and author who popularized the use of sacred geometry in Egyptology during his study of the art and architecture of the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. This copy from the library of British artist, writer and musician DAVID TIBET (founder of the music group Current 93) with his OWNERSHIP SIGNATURE on the first blank. Cloth very lightly rubbed and slightly spot faded, spine ends and corners bruised and lightly chafed, page edges lightly foxed, page toned but clean and unmarked, very slight musty odour. Overall a tight, clean VG+ copy in VG+dust jacket (Dust jacket has a little light shelf wear, edges lightly chafed and creased, not clipped. Now in mylar cover). Item #68390
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