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The Book of Talismans, Amulets, and Zodiacal Gems
William Thomas; Kate Pavitt
1922
William Ride & Son, LTD : London
8.5" by 5.5"
xix, [1], 292pp
SUMMARY
A very scarce work discussing the history and beliefs of talismans from across the world, an expanded second edition.
Colour Plates,Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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European Postage: £ 17.99
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DESCRIPTION
The second edition of this very scarce work.
A detailed exploration of historical and global talismans, amulets, and zodiacal gems, a fascinating volume that looks into the history of belief and superstition.
Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, and ten monochrome plates.
Collated, complete.
By William Thomas and Kate Pavitt.
Newspaper clipping tipped-in to the head of the contents page.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, front board is a little bowed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Spine is lightly faded. Pencil inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Newspaper clipping tipped-in to the head of the contents page.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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