1954, ISBN: 7afbea8d0b2647714a9117b1c2565f8b

London: Macmillan, 1954. Later edition. Thick octavo, original green cloth, gilt and blind-stamping, original printed dust wrapper. Tanning to free endpapers of near-fine book, creasing … More...

London: Macmillan, 1954. Later edition. Thick octavo, original green cloth, gilt and blind-stamping, original printed dust wrapper. Tanning to free endpapers of near-fine book, creasing and minor wear to very good dust jacket. A handsome copy of a classic text. "TO ISIS IN HER LATER CHARACTER OF PATRONESS OF MARINERS THE VIRGIN MARY PERHAPS OWES HER BEAUTIFUL EPITHET OF STELLA MARIS, 'STAR OF THE SEA,' UNDER WHICH SHE IS ADORED BY TEMPEST-TOSSED SAILORS" Early printing of the first abridged edition of Frazer's classic study of the role of Myth and Ritual, an excellent introduction to this widely influential work. First published in two volumes in 1890 with the subtitle: "A Study in Comparative Religion," the second edition (1900) added a third volume. The work had grown to 12 volumes by the time the third edition completed publication in 1915. The abridged edition omits the footnotes and bibliography and sidelines much of the discussion of Christianity. With Frazer's original Preface for the Abridged Edition, dated "1 Brick Court, Temple / London, June, 1922." The dust wrapper features a note: "This edition is specially printed for the Rationalist Press Association Limited., Macmillan, 1954, 3<

1954, ISBN: 7afbea8d0b2647714a9117b1c2565f8b

Macmillan, London, 1954. Abridged Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 756 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, London, 1954. Abridged Edition. *** CONDITION: The book… More...

Macmillan, London, 1954. Abridged Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 756 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, London, 1954. Abridged Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket has mild foxing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear and moderate chips and/or tears. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Edges of pages are slightly soiled. Pages are lightly tanned. Gift inscription in ink. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: First published in 1915 in a 12-volume edition and later abridged by the author, this work is a survey of myth, magic and religion throughout history. It sets out the seminal themes of myth and magic that emerge throughout the history of the human imagination. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Inventory No: 24020019.., Macmillan, 1954, 2.75<

1945, ISBN: 7afbea8d0b2647714a9117b1c2565f8b

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 18.0], [PU: The Macmillan Company, U.S.A.], SYMBOL SYMBOLS RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF THE RELIGIONS PAGAN PAGANS PAGANISM SHAMANISM SAMANISM SCHAMANISM, Orig… More...

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 18.0], [PU: The Macmillan Company, U.S.A.], SYMBOL SYMBOLS RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF THE RELIGIONS PAGAN PAGANS PAGANISM SHAMANISM SAMANISM SCHAMANISM, Original dark red cloth. Demy 8vo. (22 x 15 cm). In English. [xiv], 752 p. I Volume Abridged Edition. The Golden Bough: A study in magic and religion., Books<

1949, ISBN: 7afbea8d0b2647714a9117b1c2565f8b

Religion & Theology|Religion & Theology, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. N… More...

Religion & Theology|Religion & Theology, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1150grams, ISBN: , [PU: Macmillan]<

1951, ISBN: 7afbea8d0b2647714a9117b1c2565f8b

New York: The Macmillan Co., 1951. Light green cloth boards are mottled and tanning, rubbed edges. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. … More...

New York: The Macmillan Co., 1951. Light green cloth boards are mottled and tanning, rubbed edges. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., The Macmillan Co., 1951, 2.5<