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166144596Amsterdam L. & D. Elzevirios 1661. 4to. Contemp. full vellum ms-title on spine. Title in red/black. Engraved portrai of Regius on verso of f 4 H. Bloemaert pinxit T. Matha sculpsit. 445231- Errata pp. 2 folded engraved plates Globus Coelestis a. Orbis Terrarum Typus. Numerous woodcut illustrations in the text astronomical mechanical physical physiological anatomical theory of light theory of vision etc. etc. Printed on good paper clean and fine. <br/><br/><em>Third edition appeared 1651 a. 1654. This is edition having the 2 plates which appears here for the first time and not in the earlier editions.Henricus Regius in Dutch: Hendrik de Roy may be recognised today primarily as one of Descartes' correspondents. However he was also the author of a textbook of natural philosophy Fundamenta physices 1646 which offered an alternative to Cartesian epistemology and metaphysics. His correspondence with Descartes and his simultaneous controversy with G. Voetius during the 1640s reflected Regius' efforts to establish his intellectual independence from scholastic philosophy and Cartesian metaphysics.Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Willems 1274. - Poggendorff II 587 b. </em> hardcover
1673000221Paris: Michel Bobin & Nicolas Le Gras 1673. Hardcover. See Description. Third French Edition revised and corrected. 4to. pp. 38 754. Decorative initials and ornamental head pieces at the beginning of each chapter. Contemporary calf boards rubbed corners neatly restored re-backed including new hand sewn headbands. Original end papers are preserved but worn at the edges. Two names are written in a contemporary hand at the top of the title page 1 name is crossed out. Another name also crossed out is inscribed beneath the imprint; a small shelf number is written in the upper right corner. Pages are generally clean with occasional minor soiling and spotting. A narrow piece is missing from the upper margins of pp. 311-320 4 cm. long x 5-7 mm. deep - either from rough opening or from a manufacturing error; brown ink spot on fore-edge of text block; leaf T2 marked S2. Leaves remain untrimmed after last re-sewing. Descartes's "Meditations metaphysiques" was first published in Latin as "Meditationes de prima philosophia" 1641. The first French edition printed in 1647 was produced by the Duc de Luynes under Decartes supervision. De Luynes translated the first part and Claude Clerselier the second. The "Meditations" offer the most detailed presentation of Descartes metaphysical system. Tchemerzine IV p.201-202; Brunet I 609; Querard 758. <br/> <br/> Michel Bobin & Nicolas Le Gras hardcover
19567555Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press 1956. First edition. 8vo 61 3pp. Inscribed by Graves to a Sallyan Windt and dated in 1960 on the title page. Full color and black and white facsimiles of the artist's work throughout. Goldenrod cloth boards lettered in brown in gold illustrated jacket. Boards bumped on bottom edge and slightly toned. Jacket price clipped and with light edge wear. Very good. <br /> <br /> Very attractive copy of the first book of any substance to come out about one of the most important Northwest artists of the 20th century Morris Graves 1910-2001. Graves was self taught and blended elements of Northwest natural iconography with Zen Buddhist aesthetics to create a metaphysical art style that was dubbed "Mysticism" by some reviewers including Wight.<br /> <br /> In all a beautifully designed and printed book and one we have not encountered signed by Graves. . University of California Press unknown
1715000476Tolouse: Dominici Desclassan 1715. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 4to pp. 16 538 2. Engraved frontispiece. Library blind stamp on title page and in margin of several leaves; ink stamp on bottom margin of frontispiece and inner margin of title. Interior contains scattered foxing spotting and age-toning. A few marginal corners are clipped. Occasional minor tear neatly sealed. Bound in modern half brown calf with marbled boards. Juan Saguens a scholar in the Order of Minims produced his "Atomismus demonstratus" in defense of Cartesian atomism. The book written in dialogue form was designed to counter the anti-Cartesian arguments of Francisco Palanco 1657-1720 a scholar also of the Order of Minims and a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Salamanca. Palanco attacked Cartesian philosophy in the fourth tome of his work "Cursus Philosophicus" Madrid 1714. See Randles The Unmaking of the Medieval Christian Cosmos 1500-1760 p. 206. <br/> <br/> Dominici Desclassan hardcover
20036915Dallas: Rayeson Enterprises Inc 2003. 19 Volumes 11x8.5" in illustrated stapled wraps. Illustrations advertisements throughout. Variances in printing quality and stock from issue to issue. Generally very good or better with a few instances of spine creasing rubbing at corners and light wear. <br /> <br /> Mixed run of this quarterly esoteric magazine which ran the gamut from holistic medicine masonry and metaphysics to mythology and mysticism. This lot includes the rare first issue 3 complete volumes and other mixed issues. From the mission statement:<br /> <br /> "Ariadne's Web is about a network of threads - threads of science traditions and spirituality - which allow us to retrace our steps through the maze of life after having faced and vanquished our demons finally to emerge boldly as spiritually integrated beings. It's slogan 'Happiness is not a Fatal Disease!' is intended to communicate that spirituality is not a dry austere fear-driven practice but is instead a living vibrant celebration of life."<br /> <br /> <br /> Includes:<br /> Vol 1 Nos. 1 and 6 1995-1996<br /> Vol 4 No. 1 1998<br /> Vol 5 Nos. 1-3 1999-2000<br /> Vol. 6 Nos. 1-4 2000-2001<br /> Vol. 7 Nos. 1-4 2001-2002<br /> Vol. 8 Nos. 1-4 2002-2004<br /> Vol. 9 No. 1 2003<br /> <br /> OCLC cites holdings for any issues in just 3 libraries. Rayeson Enterprises, Inc unknown
2002MP-28Boulder CO.: Westview Press 2002. Scholarly revised edition of this highly acclaimed text examines three profound questions: What are the most general features of the world Why is there a world and What is the place of human beings in the world Metaphysics introduces to readers the curious notion that is metaphysics how it is conceived both historically and currently. Includes a new section on the nature of time. 235 pp. . Second Edition. Hard Cover. As New/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Hardcover
19627110Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1962. Offprint. 24x16cm pp15-24 stapled in upper left corner. Signed "with kind regards" by Dorothy Emmet on first page. Sone uniform toning light wear. Near fine. <br /> <br /> Signed offprint from the British philosopher Dorothy Emmet 1904-2000 who taught at Manchester University and was one of the founding members of the Epiphany Philosophers. Her work often revolved around metaphysics and the interplay between philosophy science and religion. She was also important in promoting women in philosophy mentoring and encouraging young women in the field and promoting the work of her female colleagues through her writings and speaking.<br /> <br /> This offprint explores the importance of tautologies or statements that are "true by virtue of their form" in communication and philosophy. <br /> <br /> <br /> An uncommon signature and offprint from an important woman figure in mid 20th century philosophy. . [Cambridge University Press] unknown
1992MP-3California: Bridge Publications Inc. 1992. Comprehensive text presents a detailed view and description of the history and practice of Scientology. Profusely illustrated with photographs. 833 pp. Dustjacket in mylar. Heavy Item. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Bridge Publications, Inc. Hardcover
1986MP-21New York: Prentice Hall Press 1986. Comprehensive two-volume set pothumously published and compilated by Robert Butts chronicles the emotional and deeply personal account of Jane's worsening health problems which slowed Seth's dictation of the work and eventually led to her death. This detailed text answers many crusial questions about the entire significance of Seth's system of thought. 558 pgs. collectively. Dustjacket in mylar. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Prentice Hall Press Hardcover
1984MP-27New York: CAO Times 1984. Preeminent text is the first book to define and develop the astrological biography and also the first life history to include the planet Chiron along with traditional astrology. Text provides a detailed view of the composer J.S. Bach's life: his human relationships character and personality as revealed by his astrological birthchart; includes over 40 biographical events- much information never previously printed. 353 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal rubbing to edges; no spine cracks. . First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CAO Times Paperback
1971MP-24Waynesboro Virginia: University of Science and Philosophy 1971. Classic text presents a philosophical discourse dealing with the nature of of universal law the unity of all life and how the nature of communion with our Source will make it possible to attain any desired goals. Includes five lectures covering the new world-thought; the reincarnation principle; the healing principle; and the scientific answer to sex promiscuity 2 lectures. Also contains the books of love healing and beauty. 238 pgs. Gilt spine and front cover. Dustjacket has some minor edge wear and two smallchunks missing on the upper edge; in mylar. Minimal shelfwear. Deluxe Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. University of Science and Philosophy Hardcover
1925910California Press San Francisco 1925. HB NODJ 1925 stated 1St EditionBrown cloth cover light rub Scuff Wear small stamp bottom pages Edge tiny light corner stain outside edge pages NF/NF- AS-IS NODJ 157 pages List of Books Tiny spineend Tear Cvr NODJ. First Edition. Hard Cover. California Press, San Francisco hardcover
2012050969Richmond VA: The Author 2012. Limited Edition . Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Aijung Kim. 8vo. 30 pages. Softcover staple bound in yellow illustrated wrappers. The binding of the book has very light wear. Includes two decks one is limited edition #198 of 300. The limited edition deck has 75 cards and is complete. It contains an extra #53 card and seven blank cards. Includes a separate fold out Arrow card spread illustration which has crisp folds appears to have never been used. The second deck appears to have been printed for retail distribution after the success of the kickstarter that produced the first limited edition deck. This second deck has 70 cards which is complete and includes two blank cards. There is a folded instruction sheet in the tuck box with a short version of the instructions and an invitation to purchase the full sized handbook for more detailed information about the deck and its uses. Both decks are in as new condition. Set will Include all the following: original handbook fold out spread sheet and numbered 78 card deck that was offered in the initial kickstarter project. It will also include a 70 card retail version of the deck. A very special set. Printed in Richmond VA where author was located. Deck sold as-is. If you have questions please contact us before placing your order. <br/> <br/> The Author paperback
1931053708Bombay: D. B. Taraporevala Sons and Co. 1931. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo. 134 ii 4 pages. Hardcover in grey cloth. The binding is rubbed and worn but sound and the edges are splayed outwards a little. Endpapers are wrinkled. Front pastedown has a bookplate of a former owner as well as a bookseller label from Occult Books Samuel Weiser Inc. NY. Text is toned. Occasional foxing. Illustrated with a color frontis and with several black and white drawings. Scarce. <br/> <br/> D. B. Taraporevala Sons and Co. hardcover
1979MP-13Seguin Texas: Mutual UFO Network Inc. 1979. Classic scarce text contains detailed papers presented at the 10th annual MUFON UFO Symposium held at Burlingame California 1979 including forbidden frontier; information retrievals: a case for UFO cover-up; the religious dimension to the UFO phenomenon; contactees cults and cultures; newspapers and UFO's; a mind/brain/matter model consistent with quantum physics and the UFO phenomena; "alien" roots: six UFO entity types and some possible earthly ancestors; investigation and analysis of sound pulses recorded during a period of UFO activity in Bragg Creek Alberta Canada; etc. 226 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. . Original Wraps. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Mutual UFO Network, Inc. Paperback
1993MP-14Seguin Texas: Mutual UFO Network Inc. 1993. Comprehensive text contains detailed papers presented at the 24th annual MUFON UFO Symposium held at Richmond Virginia in 1993. Included topics: Abductions in Africa: worldwide similarities; moving light disks and animal mutilations in Alabama; videoanalysis; truck driver injured by UFO: the Eddie Doyle Webb case; detection and analysis of aerial phenomenon; Spanish Air Force UFO files: the secret's end; the "signs" of change are real; invisibility and the UFO abduction phenomenon; Area 51 Bob Lazar and disinformation- a reevaluation; the most significant UFO sightings in Germany; etc. 304 pgs. Illustrated. . Original Wraps. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Mutual UFO Network, Inc. Paperback
1995MP-15Seguin Texas: Mutual UFO Network Inc. 1995. Comprehensive text contains detailed papers presented at the 26th annual MUFON UFO Symposium held at Seattle Washington 1995. Topics include: the Ufology experience: daring to study UFO's; encounter at Buff Ledge; the alien jigsaw: a fresh look at an old puzzle; Roswell a cautionary tale: facts and fantasies lessons and legacies; developing a catalog of UFO-related human physiology effects; commonalities and disparities: findings of the MUFON abduction transcription project; the USAF-sponsored Colorado project for the scientific study of UFOs; Ufology in the great white north; scientific analysis of UFO material by MUFON-CES; etc. 315 pgs. Illustrated. Original Wraps. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Mutual UFO Network, Inc. Paperback
1983MP-10New York: Springer-Verlag 1983. Classic highly-acclaimed text presents applications of two-person game theory and decision theory to monotheistic theology and relationships between a superior being and the person. Includes topics in the paradox of omniscience and the theory of moves; threats and immortality; arbitrariness and undecidability; Newcomb's problem; the revelation game; knowability games; etc. 202 pgs. Some illustrations. Price-clipped dustjacket in mylar. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Springer-Verlag Hardcover
1997MP-18Bangkok Thailand: White Lotus Press 1997. Classic revised and updated edition of the author's acclaimed work examines how shamans mediums and healers not only improve the well-being of their clients but provide identity order social relationships in complex settings enhance personal status and compensate for the loss of integrative social systems. 341 pgs. Illustrated with 48 color photos taken by the author. Minimal shelfwear. . Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. White Lotus Press Paperback
ria9780199828159_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science Second Edition is a vivid and engaging introduction to key issu paperback
1975MP-29London U.K.: Research Into Lost Knowledge Organisation 1975. Highly acclaimed text presents the author's insight into the history and mystery of lost knowledge of the cathedral of Chartes. This book refers back to deep sources of divine knowledge unveiling answers regarding the manifestation of a secret communicated to mankind by occult or mystical means which required the services of a man equipped to receive a Dedication in occult language a man competent to translate the message into numbers and a master craftsman who knew what he was about and could express such numbers or relationships in curves verticals and volumes. 192 pp. Illustrated. No spine cracks. Minimal shelfwear. First English Edition Second Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Research Into Lost Knowledge Organisation Paperback
1970MP-5London U.K.: Aquarian Press 1970. Classic text by the theosophist Walter Gorn stems from his 1923 lectures to the British Astrological Society presents his beliefs of the interconnection between the horoscope and the solar principle in man. Includes the horoscope of birth lunar and solar horoscopes and directional influences. 90 pgs. Illustrated. Tiny spot on front endpaper; dustjacket rubbed a few chips on the edges; in mylar. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Aquarian Press Hardcover
198000004723Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press 1980. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very near Fine. 8vo. 5 vi-xi 2 2-238 2 pp.Bound in dark brown cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Includes bibliography index and notes. An attractive copy of Wiggins well-known book concerned with identity and persistence through time. Underlining on a few pages else Fine in a very near Fine dust jacket. Harvard University Press hardcover
18610005875New York: H. W. Derby 1861. New edition. Hardcover. Good . 12mo 552pp. half leather raised bands marbled boards roughened at head of spine <br/><br/>Wight became and expert on Pascal. In the meantime he was already a Universalist minister. Later he became a physician then State Geologist and Surgeon General of Wisconsin and later the Health Commissioner of Milwaukee and Detroit. H. W. Derby hardcover
193400004379London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1934. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. 4 v-vii 1 1-422 2 pp. Bound in maroon cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Marcus Singer's copy a distinguished philosopher who is now emeritus from UW Madison. A very good copy of this uncommon work by Taylor best known as an idealist and Plato scholar. A Very Good copy with mild fading to the spine a small dampstain to the fore-edge and the corner of the free front endpaper is clipped. Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
