Francis Roll-Wheeler - Les Manuels du Néophyte - 1950
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Francis Rolt-Wheeler's Les Manuels du Néophyte is a rare four-volume hardcover first edition set in French from Éditions Adonais, covering esotericism and astrology, with a handwritten dedication dated 1970.
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Francis Rolt-Wheeler — The Neophyte's Manuals — Rare set of four esoteric volumes with a handwritten dedication dated 1970
Set of four works from the series The Neophyte's Manuals (the early degrees leading to Initiation), designed as correspondence courses by Francis Rolt-Wheeler, Ph.D. in philosophy.
The lot includes the following titles:
* Transcendental Astrology
* Psychic Powers
* The Gateways of the Afterlife
* The Colonnades of Instruction
Published by Adonais Editions, headquartered on Cap-de-Croix Avenue, in Cimiez, Nice, these works bear witness to French esoteric literature devoted to astrology, psychic faculties, and initiatic traditions.
Dedication and handwritten signatures
One of the volumes bears a handwritten dedication addressed to “Mrs. Renée Bessières,” accompanied by the inscription “in friendly remembrance” and the date April 3, 1970. A handwritten signature also appears at the bottom of the page, and seems readable as Francis Rolt-Wheeler. This attribution remains to be confirmed by comparison or expert assessment.
The photographed page also bears the printed note “First Edition” as well as a handwritten number, 65.
Characteristics:
* Author indicated: Francis Rolt-Wheeler
* Publisher: Adonais Editions
* Place of publication: Cimiez, Nice, France
* Language: French
* Set of four bound volumes
* Exact period of publication not determined
Condition: old bindings with decorative covers and cloth spines, with wear and patina consistent with the age of the works. Paper browned by time. Presence of a 1970 handwritten inscription on one of the volumes.
A set intended for collectors of esoteric literature, of old initiatory works, and of French publications on occultism.
The dedication, date and signature are described based on the elements visible in the photographs.
Francis Rolt-Wheeler — The Neophyte's Manuals — Rare set of four esoteric volumes with a handwritten dedication dated 1970
Set of four works from the series The Neophyte's Manuals (the early degrees leading to Initiation), designed as correspondence courses by Francis Rolt-Wheeler, Ph.D. in philosophy.
The lot includes the following titles:
* Transcendental Astrology
* Psychic Powers
* The Gateways of the Afterlife
* The Colonnades of Instruction
Published by Adonais Editions, headquartered on Cap-de-Croix Avenue, in Cimiez, Nice, these works bear witness to French esoteric literature devoted to astrology, psychic faculties, and initiatic traditions.
Dedication and handwritten signatures
One of the volumes bears a handwritten dedication addressed to “Mrs. Renée Bessières,” accompanied by the inscription “in friendly remembrance” and the date April 3, 1970. A handwritten signature also appears at the bottom of the page, and seems readable as Francis Rolt-Wheeler. This attribution remains to be confirmed by comparison or expert assessment.
The photographed page also bears the printed note “First Edition” as well as a handwritten number, 65.
Characteristics:
* Author indicated: Francis Rolt-Wheeler
* Publisher: Adonais Editions
* Place of publication: Cimiez, Nice, France
* Language: French
* Set of four bound volumes
* Exact period of publication not determined
Condition: old bindings with decorative covers and cloth spines, with wear and patina consistent with the age of the works. Paper browned by time. Presence of a 1970 handwritten inscription on one of the volumes.
A set intended for collectors of esoteric literature, of old initiatory works, and of French publications on occultism.
The dedication, date and signature are described based on the elements visible in the photographs.
Details
Number of books
4
Subject
Astrology, Esotericism
Book title
Les Manuels du Néophyte
Author/ Illustrator
Francis Roll-Wheeler
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1950
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions Adonais
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
0
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