Origins of the Sacred
The Way of the Sacred in Western Tradition
by Anne Bancroft
ISBN: 1850630283
ISBN-13: 9781850630289
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Arkana
Published date: 1987
Pages: 201
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Origins of the Sacred: The Spiritual Journey in Western Tradition
Bancroft, Anne
New York: Arkana, 1987. First edition trade softcover in VG, unmarked condition. Paper is yellowing, rubbing at corners and edges. Tight, sound copy.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Turn-The-Page Books - Susan Blake and Peter Kohler, Booksellers (United States)
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Origins of the sacred: the way of the sacred in Western tradition
Bancroft, Anne
Arkana. Fair 1987. First Paperback Edition. Softcover. Good reading copy, ex library with the usual stamps and a sticker on the front endpaper, underlining on one page, otherwise text is clean and complete. vi + 202 pages, bibliography, index. . ( more information) Offered by Aucott & Thomas (United Kingdom)
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Origins of the Sacred: The Spiritual Journey in Western Tradition
Anne Bancroft
Arkana, [1987]. First Edition. Paperback. Like New. {LIKE NEW} Trade-size Paperback. Light shelfwear. Pages beginning to tan due to age. FIRST EDITION. Original cover art. ( more information) Offered by Fleamarketbooks.com (United States)
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Origins of the Sacred: The Spiritual Journey in Western Tradition
Bancroft, Anne
London, UK: Arkana, 1987. (1st edition). Trade Paperback. NEAR FINE. "examines the symbols for sacred fro 250,000 years ago to the 10th century AD" Tight, birght, soiling around all edges, square. Appears unread. ISBN: 1850630283. ( more information) Offered by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange (United States)
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