The Sword of Gnosis: Metaphysics, Cosmology, Tradition, Symbolism.

Baltimore, MD Penguin Books, 1974. Paperback First Edition [1974], so stated. First Edition [1974], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; heavy sunning to the gold-orange background field of the backstrip which renders the white editor's name difficult to discern (the black titles are unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the very faintest creasing near the upper corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws - and heavy sunning to the backstrip. Bright and clean, however and.the corners are sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.4 x 1 inches). 464 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.2 ounces. The Penguin Metaphysical Library. Appears to be a Penguin Paperback Original. Mass Market Paperback. Essays by Frithjof Schuon, Rene Guenon, Marco Pallis, Abu Bakr Siraj ad Din, Martin Lings, Titus Burckhardt, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Leo Schaya, and D.M. Deed.