About this title: Contents: universality of superstitions; magical symbolism of numbers; signs, omens and warnings; rings, amulets and talismans; gems and precious stones; the sun and other heavenly bodies; mythology and the calendar; magic of taboo; fairies, brownies and incubi; black magic and the evil eye; popular belief in witchcraft; human souls in animal ...
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Description: Fair + Paperback in fair + condition. There is some edge rubbing, pages may be starting to tan some, this is a good reading copy, [Satisfaction Guaranteed! ]. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Paperback Library
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. 53-341. Some wear along edges; pages tanned, small tear; sound book. "the fascinating story of man's belief in mysterious customs, secret rites, and the fantastic world of the occult. " Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Paranormal Inventory No: 062773. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Circle Books, Philadelphia
Date Published: 1945
Description: Very Good. Good Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xiv + 273pp. Dust jacket has a small piece missing (1/2" x 1/2"). A very good book in a good dust jacket. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Paperback Library
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. Text clean. Shelf and surface wear to cover. Page yellowing. Binding good. Ships within one business day with delivery confirmation. read more
Edition: Origianal Pub. Of Circle Books 1945
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Circle books/ The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia
Description: No Illustration. Book Vg/ clean tight HC copy end paper lacking DJ rough Binding HC red/ blk decor 273 pgs includes index 8.25 by 5.25" HC copy authentic fascinating story of man's conduct, customs, and foklore. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia
Date Published: 1945
Description: Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Book is in good condition with half inch tear along spine, edgewear and stain/discoloration on cover. A book that endeavors to trace strange ancient folkways to their cradle, to interpret their original meaning in the light of our present understanding of the human mind, and to show that a great many of them, subject to certain modifications and symbolization, survive to this day. read more
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