Francis Roll-Wheeler - Les Manuels du Néophyte - 1950

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.

Estimate:£921.34

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