The Signature of All Things and other writings.
Cambridge, England: James Clarke & Co. Ltd., 1969. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. xii + 294pp. Cream papered faux vellum boards with black rules and titling to spine. A modern hardcover edition, with introduction by Clifford Bax, of what is arguably one of the first major works on 'spiritual alchemy', in which the transmutation of metal is given as a metaphor for the reinstatement of Man into a state of spiritual Grace. "The Signature of All Things" is considered to be one of Boehme's most significant works, and is said to have had a profound effect on early Rosicrucian thought. This edition includes Boehme's "A Supersensual Life" and another short work - each with an individual title page. Boards a bit rubbed, darkened and lightly discoloured - more so on spine, light bumps to spine ends and lower corners, top edge darkened & foxed, bookplate on front pastedown, ink stamped flower on front blank, name in ink on title page, else a tight, unmarked VG copy. (no dust jacket). Item #69031
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