The Great Pyramid of Gizeh: A Symbol of Universal Truth
San Francisco: Chase & Rae Press, 1916. First edition. 17x12cm, 48pp. Illustrations, maps, diagrams, photos. Staple bound in publisher's illustrated green wraps. Partial spine split from bottom up to first staple, wraps toned and soiled. Light vertical crease, ownership signature to first blank else clean internally. A good, sound copy.
Very scarce pyramidology booklet, number 1 in a planned series of 12 "Temple Talks." Bay area writer and publisher, John Munsell Chase (1859-1941) mainly put out works on ancient mysteries, including Egypt, but also wrote on San Francisco and published at least one guide to the city. His most well-known work was The Riddle of the Sphinx, a mystery novel published in 1915.
Price: $300.00