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Pre-owned copy of Thrice Greatest Hermes: Volume I — Prolegomena by G.R.S. Mead. Published by John M. Watkins, London, and printed in 1964, this hardcover edition includes an incomplete original dust jacket with a newer Mylar protective cover currently in place.
The book itself is in good overall condition. The Mylar cover is helping preserve the remaining dust jacket, which has significant loss, including approximately two-thirds of the spine cover paper missing. Additionally, there are a significant number of passages underlined throughout the interior. Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition of the dust jacket, binding, and interior pages.
This volume includes the additional title description:
\"Studies in Hellenistic Theosophy and Gnosis, Being a Translation of the Extant Sermons and Fragments of the Trismegistic Literature with Prolegomena, Commentaries and Notes.\"
A major work by G.R.S. Mead, Thrice Greatest Hermes is an extensive study of the Hermetic tradition and the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. Mead provides translations, historical background, commentary, and analysis of Hermetic texts within the context of Hellenistic philosophy, Gnosticism, and early mystical traditions. This work remains an important reference for students of Hermeticism, Western esotericism, ancient philosophy, and religious history.
Book Details:
Title: Thrice Greatest Hermes: Volume I — Prolegomena
Author: G.R.S. Mead
Publisher: John M. Watkins
Publication: London
Publication Year: 1964
Format: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Included but Incomplete
Dust Jacket Condition: Missing approximately two-thirds of spine cover paper
Interior Condition: Significant number of passages underlined
Clear Mylar Protective Cover Installed
Language: English
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