Rays of Truth: A Series of Essays and Articles Chiefly Relating to the Religious Aspect of Astrology

by Bessie Leo

Second Edition, 1909

Published by L.N. Fowler & Co., London and Modern Astrology Office, Ludgate Circus, E.C.

A scarce early 20th-century volume of esoteric essays blending astrology, religion, and spiritual philosophy. Written by Bessie Leo, a well-known theosophist and contributor to Modern Astrology, this collection reflects the early British theosophical and mystical movement that connected astrology to divine and moral truths.

Includes a bookseller’s label from the Philosophers Book Shop (New York) specializing in Theosophical, Occult, and Mystical Books, adding to its provenance and collector interest.

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Details

• Title: Rays of Truth

• Author: Bessie Leo

• Publisher: L.N. Fowler & Co. / Modern Astrology Office, London

• Edition: Second Edition

• Publication Year: 1909

• Pages: Approx. 395 (unpaginated sections)

• Binding: Green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering

• Size: 7.5” x 5”

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Condition

• Fair to good antique condition

• Binding cracked at inner hinge (see photo) but still attached

• Boards clean with light wear and small mark on front

• Spine ends lightly frayed

• Pages toned with age, no writing or missing pages

• Bookstore label from Philosophers Book Shop inside front cover

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Notes / Provenance

Bessie Leo (1861–1944) was a prominent theosophist and spiritual writer whose works appeared in Modern Astrology magazine. Early L.N. Fowler & Co. astrology and theosophy titles like this are increasingly rare, especially complete copies in original cloth.