[Fine Binding] [Scientology] Hubbard, L. Ron

Research and Discovery Series: A Running Record of Research Into the Mind and Life [2 Vols.]

Hollywood: Author Services, Inc., 1994. Collectors' Editions Series, one of 25 copies, unnumbered. 2 heavy, quarto volumes, 12.25x8.75" [4] 837, [1]; and [18], 763, [1]pp. Titles, marginal notes, and photo illustrations printed in blue. Publisher's full padded navy morocco, spine compartments with gilt arabesques and gilt burgundy lettering labels, front covers with gilt tooled borders surrounding an inset scientology device in red, blue, and gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Each volume with the slipcase in a blue fabricoid and with the interior lined with matching marbled papers and felt pads. Fine condition.

Very deluxe, and lavish publication of these foundational scientology lectures by Hubbard.  Bridge Publications contracted with Kater-Crafts bindery of Pico Rivera, California to bind these deluxe issues in very small limitations for only the greatest supporters of the church.  This is the binder's set from the estate of Mel Kavin of Kater-Crafts.  From the limitation page:

"This volume of the Research & Discover series, specially printed with archival inks on LRH Archival Record Paper, is a validation of your contribution and dedication to the preservation of the technology of Dianetics and Scientology.  This series contains the only consecutive record of L. Ron Hubbard's extensive research into the mind, the nature of man, and the basic principles of life."

. Item #9468

Price: $1,500.00