Psyche: The Cult of Souls and Belief in Immortality Among the Greeks, Volume II (Only)
by Rohde, Erwin
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Harper Torchbooks / The Cloister Library, New York, 1966. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Introduction to the Torchbook edition by W. K. C Guthrie, 12 appendices and index. Plaintext paperback binding with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The author's monumental work on ancient Greek religion  which is now become a classic in its genre  for, quoting the rear panel blurb and of Henry Chadwick of Oxford University " ... Psyche remains a classic, and few books can compare with it for insight, depth, and style in its treatment of Greek religion. It throws a flood of light on the religious background of the world in which Christianity first made its way." PLEASE NOTE:  this is the second volume, only, of a two-volume set. Rubbing of the book edges and panels with small chips to the back strip corners. Remnants of a sticker to be seen to the lower right-hand corner of the front panel and the lower left hand corner of the rear panel has become a little creased. Patchy sunning of the book panel  particularly of the rear though sunning is present to all edges. Black remainder striped to the lower text edge with age toning of the text block edges and pages. first publication by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [4], V, [2], 254, [626, [4  Further Titles from Harper Torchbooks] pages,. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Spirituality; History. Inventory No: 0287193. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0287193
- Title
- Psyche: The Cult of Souls and Belief in Immortality Among the Greeks, Volume II (Only)
- Author
- Rohde, Erwin
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Harper Torchbooks / The Cloister Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Religion & Theology; Spirituality; History. Unbranded Rohde, Erwin Psyche: The Cult of Souls and Belief in Immortality Among the Greeks, Volume II (Only)
- Bookseller catalogs
- Spirituality;
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Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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