Fr. Wittemans - Geschiedenis der Rozenkruisers + andere titels - 1924
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Four books and brochures by Fr. Wittemans (1872–1963) in Dutch, Geactualiseerde editie, original language Dutch, including Geschiedenis der Rozenkruisers and Levenszangen, Levensdiepte and Tegenwoordige Geestelijke Stroomingen, with owner stamps and Jeanne Verrycken ex libris, some items with handwritten dedications, published by Firma L. J. C. Boucher, Den Haag and others, oldest item dating from 1924, 367 total pages, and a mixed binding with a redelijk condition.
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Frans Wittemans (1872-1963) was a Rosicrucian, Freemason, Theosophist and Martinist.
In secular life he was a lawyer and senator.
We offer here 4 books and brochures:
1.
Wittemans: History of the Rosicrucians: The first complete edition of this classic work that was translated into French, English, Italian and Russian.
This copy bears stamps from previous owners and the beautiful ex-libris of Jeanne Verrycken (1910-2000), esoteric bookseller and personal pupil of Wittemans.
The book also has moisture spots (see scans) and some pencil underlinings.
2.
Wittemans: Levenszangen, a poetry collection issued on his 60th birthday in 1932.
Spiritual poems, among others to the elements, to his good friend Krishnamurti, etc.
This copy contains a handwritten dedication to his friends Jozef and Henriette Geerts.
3.
Wittemans: Levensdiepte, a poetry collection issued on his 70th birthday.
This copy contains a handwritten dedication to his friend Prof. Van de Velde, to whom he donated tapuscripts of his poems (not included).
With ex-libris of Prof. A.J.J. Van de Velde.
4.
Wittemans: Tegenwoordige Geestelijke Stroomingen (reprint from a periodical).
Frans Wittemans (1872-1963) was a Rosicrucian, Freemason, Theosophist and Martinist.
In secular life he was a lawyer and senator.
We offer here 4 books and brochures:
1.
Wittemans: History of the Rosicrucians: The first complete edition of this classic work that was translated into French, English, Italian and Russian.
This copy bears stamps from previous owners and the beautiful ex-libris of Jeanne Verrycken (1910-2000), esoteric bookseller and personal pupil of Wittemans.
The book also has moisture spots (see scans) and some pencil underlinings.
2.
Wittemans: Levenszangen, a poetry collection issued on his 60th birthday in 1932.
Spiritual poems, among others to the elements, to his good friend Krishnamurti, etc.
This copy contains a handwritten dedication to his friends Jozef and Henriette Geerts.
3.
Wittemans: Levensdiepte, a poetry collection issued on his 70th birthday.
This copy contains a handwritten dedication to his friend Prof. Van de Velde, to whom he donated tapuscripts of his poems (not included).
With ex-libris of Prof. A.J.J. Van de Velde.
4.
Wittemans: Tegenwoordige Geestelijke Stroomingen (reprint from a periodical).
Details
Number of books
4
Subject
Esotericism, History, Poetry
Book title
Geschiedenis der Rozenkruisers + andere titels
Author/ Illustrator
Fr. Wittemans
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1924
Edition
Subsequent edition
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Firma L. J. C. Boucher, Den Haag en andere
Binding/ Material
Mix / Multiple
Extras
Signed by author
Number of pages
367
