Fragrant and radiant symphony : an enquiry into the wondrous correlation of the healing virtues of colour, sound and perfume and a consideration of their influence and purpose
London, England: C.W. Daniel, 1937. 1st. Hardcover. Blue boards with green text on cover and spine. 211 pp. Bw illustrations and diagrams. 1st Edition, inscribed by author. Very scarce, 13 located. Good- (spine jaded, light foxing on pages. very scarce book). Item #215342
"What is the secret link, the mysterious connection, which attunes the senses? That it was held sacred in ancient times is certain.
Why did the ancient Ammanite Kings of Indo-China insist on colourful burial ceremonies and line their tombs on the banks of the sacred 'River of Perfumes' - the 'enchanted river' of Amman? Did these monarchs of the earth worship a faculty that was lost, but still remotely perceived, or was it perhaps, applied? India, Egypt, China, Persia, Arabia, Maya, Peru and Mexico have their keys to this secret; here and there a flashing fragment of forgotten ceremonies reveals a chapter of long-lost lore. In ancient Egypt countless kings in grand procession, took with them to their tombs particular perfumes, colourful raiment and musical instruments against the day when they would awaken to attune these vibrant things in resplendent symphony." - introduction.
OCLC: 1300988
Price: $1,000.00