The Openers of the Gate: Stories of the Occult
New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1930. First Edition. Octavo, 368 pages, publisher's original color pictorial dust jacket. Publisher's original green cloth covered boards. The Openers of the Gate: Stories of the Occult is a collection of strange and mystical tales by L. Adams Beck, the pseudonym of Elizabeth Louisa Moresby, whose fiction often drew upon Eastern religion, Buddhist thought, Theosophy, reincarnation, karma, psychic experience, and the unseen spiritual world. The stories explore the boundary between ordinary life and hidden realities, presenting encounters with prophecy, occult influence, supernatural perception, and mysterious powers that suggest the existence of forces beyond material explanation. Written in a richly atmospheric style, the book reflects the interwar fascination with esoteric philosophy and “Oriental” mysticism, making it an appealing title for collectors of occult fiction, supernatural stories, Theosophy, fantasy literature, and early 20th-century mystical writing. The dust jacket is slightly trimmed, with numerous tears, internal repairs, and some discoloration, and is now preserved in a protective mylar sleeve. The book shows minor rubbing and discoloration, with a small tear to the margin of both the title and dedication leaves, else in good + condition. Item #412
Price: $200.00