Concerning Subud by John Bennett (4 results)

Condition: Good. 1958. Second and Revised Edition. 191 pages. Blue dust jacket over blue cloth. Clean pages with mild tanning and moderate foxing throughout. Tightly bound with faint thumb-marking throughout. Heavy foxing to text block edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and board edges. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Heavy water staining to front panel. Mild foxing. Moderate tanning to spine. Notable rubbing and marking all over.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 191 pages; Physical description: 191p. : frontis. (port.) ; 21cm. Subjects: Subud -- Religions (Proposed, universal, etc.). 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 191 pages; Physical description: 191p. : frontis. (port.) ; 21cm. Subjects: Subud -- Religions (Proposed, universal, etc.). 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A scarce first edition of 'Concerning Subud' by J.G. Bennett, accompanied by an original handwritten draft of a letter, which is assumed to be addressed to Alan Watts, the influential interpreter of Eastern philosophy in the West. The draft letter (writer unknown) discusses a proposed visit to England and invites Watts to Brussels to give talks, referencing shared spiritual circles and acquaintances. Though unsent, it offers a revealing glimpse into the active network linking Bennett's Subud work with leading figures in mid-20th century Western spirituality. The letter also references 'Humphreys' possibly a connection to Christmas Humphreys, a prominent figure in British Buddhist and esoteric circles, further situating the document within an important intellectual milieu. Condition - Good: a sound, complete copy with moderate wear to the boards and edges; binding firm and secure. 186pp. Pages generally clean with expected age toning. The original paper dust jacket is fragile, with a tear and creasing consistent with age. There are several pencil annotations throughout, though not extensive. Overall, a solid and serviceable example, with the accompanying handwritten draft letter well preserved. An appealing association copy for collectors of Gurdjieff material, Subud history, and Alan Watts-related ephemera.