The Way of Initiationby Rudolf Steiner translation by Max Gysi with biographical notes by Edouard Schure

Publication: 1910 Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply; First American Edition

First American edition of Rudolf SteinersThe Way of Initiation. The first U.S. edition was published in the U.S. by both Macoy Publishing and The Occult Publishing Company, with the latter releasing a 1911 edition featuring a foreword by Annie Besant. The Macoy editions were produced in two size variants and cloth textures, this particular version is one of the slightly larger bindings

This edition, published in 1910, marks a significant early entry of Steiners work into the U.S. market.The Way of Initiation serves as a prequel to his later work, Initiation and Its Results (1909), and is composed of articles originally published in The Theosophist. In this volume, Steiner expands on ideas introduced in his earlier writings, offering a detailed exploration of inner spiritual initiation, the conditions required for true discipleship, and the souls path through esoteric realms. A year later, he continued this line of thought with the publication of Initiation and Its Results, which builds upon the foundations laid in this work.

Condition: Publishers green cloth boards, gilt title to spine and cover, pages clean, a bright copy in Near Fine condition

The Way of Initiationby Rudolf Steiner with forward by Annie Besant and some biographical notes of the author by Edouard Shure

1908 Theosophical Publishing Society (First EditionLimited to 1500 /copies )

The Way of Initiation(1908) with serves as the first half prequel of his later work Initiation and its Results (1909) consists of articles that were originally published in The Theophist. This volume explored those articles in greater detail and served as a means to introduce Steiners concepts to the English reader. The release of Initiation and its Results one year later made up the second half of this release. This first edition was limited to 1500 copies and was reprinted one year later in 1909 also at a limited run of 1500. Although the limited numbered run is not mentioned in this edition, its is indicated in the 1909 edition.Condition:Original brown cloth with decorative cross and roses symbol Ono the front board, it is missing the initial blank flyleaf, pen inscription, the boards have some wear with the spine is age toned, and the front board has a 1 inch stain mark that is slightly noticeable, all pages are clean, the binding is tight, overall the book is in Good+ condition. RARE!