The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception
Max Heindel
📚 Genre
Occult, Western Esotericism, Rosicrucianism, Mysticism
🏢 Publisher
The Rosicrucian Fellowship (Oceanside, California)
📅 Publication Year
Circa 1920-1940 (Original publication 1909)
🔢 ISBN
None (Pre-dates ISBN system; modern reprints use 978-0911274349)
About This Book
A fundamental text of modern Rosicrucianism, this book provides a comprehensive outline of the evolutionary process of man and the universe from a mystic perspective. The olive-green cloth cover features symbolic gilded and stamped imagery: a central Rosicrucian cross with roses, an oil lamp (symbolizing wisdom), and a heart (symbolizing devotion), framed by decorative art nouveau borders.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
Approximately 702 pages
Edition
Early cloth-bound hardcover edition
Series
Stand-alone master work; often cited as the primary textbook of The Rosicrucian Fellowship.
Target Audience
Adult; seekers of esoteric knowledge, occultists, and students of Western mysticism.
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible shelf wear on edges, bumping of the corners, and fading of the spine. Some surface staining/discoloration near the central cross imagery.
Estimated Value
$40-$85
Rarity
Uncommon. While the book is still in print, vintage cloth-bound copies in this specific green-and-red stamped format from the mid-20th century are increasingly sought after by collectors.
Historical Significance
One of the most influential works in 20th-century Western esotericism. It founded the Rosicrucian Fellowship and helped bridge the gap between Theosophy and Christian mysticism.
Collector Notes
Collectibility is heavily dependent on the condition of the gilding and the clarity of the red stamping. Buyers should check internal pages for maps and diagrams which are often loose. Value is highest for early editions that lack modern ISBN barcodes and feature the Oceanside, CA imprint prominently.
Similar Books
The Secret Doctrine by H.P. Blavatsky, The Kybalion by Three Initiates, The Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune
Notable Features
Gilded title and symbolic stamps; early printing of the definitive Fellowship edition.