Phoebus by Robert James Lees (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A couple of tiny slight marks on rear cover, spine of cover sunned.

Hardback. Condition: Very good. 388 pages. Hardback copy in blue boards with gilt. No dustjacket, very acceptable copy. The book first appeared in 1903. Lees was a famed Victorian-era British spiritualist. This edition was published by the author's daughter.

388pp. Very good+ hardback. By the author of 'Through the Mists". Many of the teachings presented in fictional form.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Scarce. First ed. Ffep missing. Tanning to spine. General shelf/reading wear. No jacket. Spitting at inner hinges but binding is sturdy. Pages clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. B/W Photograph (frontispiece) (illustrator). Later Edition. 388 pages signed by, and also published by, the author's daughter. The book first appeared in 1903. Lees was a famed Victorian-era British spiritualist. This tale falls inder the `Fantasy' categoty and seemingly derives form a dream by the author. He wriggles in the pause and pleasure a dream gives from the ` ills of life'. Read more about : the Market of Susa, Maphir, Prince Glarces, Vedrona, hairbreadth, morrow, self-interest, and Sahama. UNillustrated. Eva Lees has signed and dated the ffep. Cond : Boards are purple with gilt lettering - spine only. End-papers are white. D.J. (now protected in mylar) is a lighter purple with black lettering. D.J. illustration is of a warrior, a maiden , afire and a chariot. D.J. is age faded and has minor edge wear. D.J. spine is faded. Slight spine cock. Volume is tight and bright and clean. Collectible ! Hard-to find. Quote (p. 26) : " Proceeding towards his appointed place on leaving Tasha, with his mind full of the thought that his long desired opportunity had at length arrived, he lost all consciousness of the presence of the lions, and for once gave himself up to ._._._. ." Size: Octavo. Signed by Author's Daughter.