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The Book of Talismans: Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
de William & Kate Pavitt Thomas
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Near Fine Condition/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1851709479
- ISBN 13
- 9781851709472
- Librería
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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Bracken Books/Studio Editions Ltd, London, 1993. First Thus. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. blue end-papers; reprint of the original 1914 edition illustrated by the 10 b/w. plates but, in this re-issue, without the original's colour frontis. of 'Gems; Symbols & Glyphs of the Zodiac'. From Nordic rune to Chinese jade, Egyptian scarab to Irish horseshoe talismans and precious stones have been used since ancient times to attract good luck and ward off evil. The first half of this absorbing and comprehensive guide traces the fascinating history of talismans from the earliest times to the present day including tales from around the world of legendary stones and mythic rings of power. The second half is entirely devoted to the Zodiac - its symbols and gems, and the powers and mythology that lie behind them. Originally published in 1914 and illustrated with black-and-white plates, Pavitt's ‘Book of Talismans’ will intrigue anyone with an interest in charms, gems or astrology. New Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). xix + 292. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. blue cloth. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Astrology; Amulets; Myths, Legends & Folklore. ISBN: 1851709479. ISBN/EAN: 9781851709472. Inventory No: 4183. . 9781851709472
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- Inventario del vendedor #
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- Título
- The Book of Talismans: Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
- Autor
- William & Kate Pavitt Thomas
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near Fine Condition
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Near Fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First Thus
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- ISBN 10
- 1851709479
- ISBN 13
- 9781851709472
- Editorial
- Bracken Books/Studio Editions Ltd
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1993
- Palabras clave
- BZDB227 Magick/Witchcraft/Wicca/Shaman/Magic/Occult/Folklore/Astrology/Amulets/Talismans/Shamanism Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Astrology; Amulets; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Unbranded ISBN: 1851709479 EAN: 9781851709472 William & Kate Pavitt
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- Spine
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- Octavo
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