Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic Science

An emblem or bookplate is pasted onto the page. The Latin words "Hermetic Philosophy" (original: "PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA") are printed in a circular border. The center contains an oval image of a white pelican feeding its young with its own blood. This motif is known as a "pelican in her piety." In alchemical tradition, this symbolizes the sacrifice of the philosopher and the process of providing life to a new substance. The image is set against a blue background with yellow rays at the top. Below the oval is a brown cross decorated with three red roses, representing the Rosy Cross or Rosicrucian order.