The Unknown Philosopher. The Life of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine.
Blauvelt, NY: Rudolf Steiner Publications, 1970. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Octavo. xii + 464pp. Original turquoise cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine, bibliography and index. A biographical study of, and collection of writings by, Louis Claude de Saint-Martin (January 18, 1743 – 1803), the French mystical philosopher known as "le philosophe inconnu," ("the unknown philosopher"); the pseudonym the under which his works were published. Saint-Martin was for a number of years a follower of Martinez de Pasqually (1727 - 1774) and a high ranking initiate of de Pasqually's esoteric / masonic Ordre des Chevelier Maçons Élus Cohen de L’Univers, although he later pioneered his own, more mystically-inclined path. This book was first published in 1901 under the title "The Life of Louis Claude De Saint-Martin, and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine" (ie with the words opening words transposed). This new edition has a short Introductory essay by Paul M. Allen. Just a hint of shelfwear, top edge darkened and a few faint marks to page fore-edge, else a tight & unmarked near Fine copy in VG + dust jacket (Just a bit of light rubbing and creasing to dust jacket edges, not clipped. Now in mylar cover. ). Item #68771
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