The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine by Katherine Tingley

Publication: 1902 Theosophical Publishing Company; Point Loma, CA First Edition

Hard to come by edition of Katherine Tingley’s first book, published in 1902, three years after she moved the International Headquarters of the Theosophical Society to Point Loma, California. “Katherine Tingley said that it was time for the history and teachings of Theosophy to be presented in a new way, adapted to the average mind and the new time

The book was outlined by her to contain some of the vital teachings of the Heart Doctrine the Wisdom Religion, Theosophy and also a record of some of the facts, many hitherto unpublished, of the history of this now world-wide Movement. She carefully selected subjects which she felt were best adapted to the present needs of the world (see Contents), including short sketches of the lives of H.P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge” – Blavatsky House Org.

Condition: Publishers light brown boards titles to spine and front board, edge wear with slight darkening to the spine, contemporary gift inscription to flyleaf (seems to be associated with theosophical society but have been unable to identify whom) all pages are clean with no markings, binding is tight, overall Very Good condition, SCARCE.