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192743085The Theosophical Publishing House Limited 1927. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor Condition/No Dust Jacket. with tipped in plates one plate missing foreword by Annie Besant Size: Octavo. tears to spine. marks and stains to covers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Britain/UK; 1920s; Inventory No: 43085. . The Theosophical Publishing House Limited hardcover
192974472Los Angeles: Star Publishing Trust 1929. First edition. Comprised of five early issues: November April July August and September of 1929 Vol II. Nos. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11. Publisher's printed wrappers various colors Very good.This was mainly a vehicle for the publication of Krishnamurti and the Theosophist writings. Other authors include Manly P. Hall R. F Goudey J. Anker Lason and F. J. de St. V. Schwankovsky.In April 1909 Krishnamurti first met Charles Webster Leadbeater who claimed clairvoyance. Leadbeater had noticed Krishnamurti on the Society's beach on the Adyar river and was amazed by the "most wonderful aura he had ever seen without a particle of selfishness in it". Leadbeater was convinced that the boy would become a spiritual teacher and a great orator; the likely "vehicle for the Lord Maitreya" in Theosophical doctrine an advanced spiritual entity periodically appearing on Earth as a World Teacher to guide the evolution of humankind. Following his discovery by Leadbeater Krishnamurti was nurtured by the Theosophical Society in Adyar. Leadbeater and a small number of trusted associates undertook the task of educating protecting and generally preparing Krishnamurti as the "vehicle" of the expected World Teacher. Krishnamurti was privately tutored at the Theosophical compound in Madras and later exposed to a comparatively opulent life among a segment of European high society as par of his continuing education abroad. Despite his history of problems with schoolwork and concerns about his capacities and physical condition the 14-year-old Krishnamurti was able to speak and write competently in English within six months. In 1911 the Theosophical Society established the Order of the Star in the East OSE to prepare the world for the expected appearance of the World Teacher. Krishnamurti was named as its head with senior Theosophists assigned various other positions. Membership was open to anybody who accepted the doctrine of the Coming of the World Teacher. But as Krishnamurti evolved he soon cam to see various faults with both Theosophy as with his position as Lord Maitrya and the attendenat Order of the Star of the East. His new direction reached a climax in 1929 when he rebuffed attempts by Leadbeater and Besant to continue with the Order of the Star. Krishnamurti dissolved the Order during the annual Star Camp at Ommen the Netherlands on August 3 1929. Not only did he dissolve the OSE he dismissed the entire idea of the teacher-disciple stating that the search for truth is a solitary pursuit in which only total honesty is required. The Order of the Star in the East had various publications. This one The Star was the American version. Included in this lot in the August 1929 issue the same month he broke with the Theosophists. In this issue there are only hints of the coming schism; "The idea of renunciation is associated with pain; but there is no pain in renouncing that which you have outgrown" p. 6. In the September issue there is a plain statement of fact- "Dissolution of the Order of the Star by D. Rajagopal." While removing himself from the Theosophist Camp Krishnamurti still remained friends with many of its adherents in fact he was the secret lover of the wife of D. Rajagopal for many decades. Star Publishing Trust unknown
19701863043917Theosophical Publishing House 1970. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Moderate wear to boards and dust jacket due to age and use. All pages are intact binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Theosophical Publishing House hardcover
19701572207252Theosophical Publishing House 1970. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Theosophical Publishing House hardcover
19701864382372Theosophical Publishing House 1970. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Boards and dust jacket show signs of wear. All pages are intact binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Theosophical Publishing House hardcover
1986Q-8120800338Motilal Banarsidass 1986-12-05. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Motilal Banarsidass hardcover
1986x-185091253XSpringer 1986. Paperback. New. 288 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.61 inches. Springer paperback
1986Q-812150032XSouth Asia Books 1986-05-01. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! South Asia Books hardcover
1999x-0415193982Routledge 1999. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 144 pages. 8.75x5.50x0.50 inches. Routledge paperback
1999x-0415193974Routledge 1999. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 131 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. Routledge hardcover
1999Q-0415193982Routledge 1999-02-11. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Routledge paperback
1999Q-0415193974Routledge 1999-05-15. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Routledge hardcover
1989793647PN. New. 1989. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
1987778394PN. New. 1987. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
1993270052PN. New. 1993. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition . PN paperback
1994SONG0521392802Cambridge University Press 1994-08-26. 1. hardcover. Used: Good. 6.25x0.75x9.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Cambridge University Press hardcover
1994DADAX0521392802Cambridge University Press 1994-08-26. 1. hardcover. New. 6.25x0.75x9.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Cambridge University Press hardcover
1992Manohar-9788120405738Oxford & IBH 1992. Hardcover. New. Oxford & IBH hardcover
1992Manohar-9788120405738Oxford & IBH 1992. Hardcover. New. Oxford & IBH hardcover
1991832G19London: Henry Sotheran Limited 1991 . Cloth. Fine. 10" by 7". Not Stated. A limited edition bibliography of female writers from the 1890s signed by the authors. Limited to 100 copies. This being number 61. In the publisher's original quarter cloth hardback binding. Signed to the limitations page by the compiler G. Krishnamurti and by Margaret Drabble the author of the introduction. With a frontispiece eight colour plates and eight monochrome illustrations. Collated complete. A comprehensive bibliography of female writers during the 1890s. With an additional errata inserted into the book. In the original quarter cloth binding. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine Henry Sotheran Limited hardcover
1981BIBRR1111306811981. Hardcover. New. THIS RARE/ANTIQUE BOOK PUBLISHED IN THE YEAR 1981 BY Subscription rates for cisrs publication HAVING 318 PGS AND SIZE 7.24.50 WRITTEN IN English. THE BOOK IS IN READABLE CONDITION Originally in Softcover with some issues like loose binding and some Pin Holes. THE IMAGE OF THIS BOOK IS GIVEN FOR YOUR REFERENCE. WE CAN REBIND THE SAME IN LEATHER BINDING FOR EXTRA $ 25. hardcover
1911034011Chicago: The Rajput Press 1911. First American Edition 1911. 16mo 5 3/4" by 4 1/8" hardcover with 73 pages and without dust jacket as issued. The American edition's front cover features an illustration in gold on green background of a path leading to an Egyptian-style gateway and the title is stamped in gold on spine. On the frontispiece there is a contemporary photograph of Alcyone. The book includes a preface by Annie Besant and a dedication page with the inscription "To Those Who Knock". Green and gold decorated end papers. This is Krishnamuirt's first publication first released in India in 1910 this is the 1st American edition published one year later. The book is in good condition with some rubbing to edges some faint staining and fading to cloth. Front free end paper is missing one 1/2" by 1/16th" of decoration. Interior is clean and tight. The book is considered a spiritual classic and is still in print. Pictures available upon request. Green cloth spine/Gold text. #034011. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good/No DJ Issued. 16mo. Spirituality. The Rajput Press Hardcover
1973959london: victor gollancz 1973. first edition thus 1973. <br /> <br /> indian philosopher jiddu krishnamurti was an anti-guru speaker writer and spiritual figure. he is known for his assertion that "truth is a pathless land." this book compiles talks and discussions done by the author around the world.<br /> <br /> london: victor gollancz. 175 pages. 5x8". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: minor shelfwear and bumping to foot of spine. owner inscription. fine. jacket condition: negligible staining to back board unclipped 1.40. victor gollancz unknown
1967317219Quest/The Theosophical Publishing House 1967. FIRST THUS. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. First Edition Thus Second Printings 1968. Not price-clipped. Published by Quest/The Theosophical Publishing House 1967. Octavos. Paperbacks; 3 volumes 1st Series 2nd Series and 3rd Series. Books are very good with shelf wear and spotting to page ends. A lovely set of these classic philosophic works from Krishnamurti. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor New York. Quest/The Theosophical Publishing House paperback
196014540New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Stated First edition. Dust jacket has a mylar plastic cover which shows some light scuffing. Dust jacket itself shows some moderate to heavy browning as well as some fading rubbing scuffing and other age related wear. Dust jacket edges show some light rubbing scuffing and chipping. Pages are lightly browned from age. Harper & Brothers Publishers hardcover