The Way of Initiation
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- First edition
- Theosophical Publishing Society, 1908
The first edition of The Way of Initiation by Rudolf Steiner was published in London by Theosophical Publishing Society in 1908. We track 1 edition.
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- 19 on Open Library, 15 in English
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- Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)
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Who published the first edition of The Way of Initiation?
The first edition of The Way of Initiation by Rudolf Steiner was published in London by Theosophical Publishing Society in 1908.
How many editions of The Way of Initiation are there?
We track 1 edition of The Way of Initiation, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Can I read The Way of Initiation for free?
Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.