Some Glimpses of Occultism: Ancient and Modern.
Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1903. First Edition. Hardcover. Royal octavo. 400pp (+ivpp.). Dark blue cloth, silk gilt-lettered on spine & front board. Index and statement of objectives of the Theosophical Society at rear. Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854-1934) was a prominent, if controversial, member of the Theosophical Society, co-founder of the Liberal Catholic Church, and author of many books on Theosophy and various aspects of occultism. This collection comprises some 13 essays drawn from the texts of a series of lectures which he delivered in Chicago in 1902-3. A contemporary leaflet (a single sheet folded to make four pages) loosely inserted advertising lectures on Theosophy and Occultism by L. W. Rogers. Corners bumped, spine ends and corners a little chafed and with a touch of fraying, cloth a little discolored in places. Edges of text block darkened, pages a little toned, a few dark marks from handling and dog ears to pages, three or four pages have some pencil underlining. Still a tight, solid copy in VG condition (no dust jacket, probably none issued). Item #69866
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