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Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths; A Classic Reference Guide to the Sacred Language of the Religions of the World
by Gaskell, G.A
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0517527634
- ISBN 13
- 9780517527634
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
The Julian Press, Inc, New York, 1976. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Preface and foreword by author, The Five Planes in the World Systems, introduction by author and appendix. Brown coloured cloth covered boards with silver coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with olive and black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. "This classic reference of more than 5000 words and phrases of the Sacred Language is now available for the many thousands who have been searching for a complete, authoritative dictionary on the symbolism and terms of world religions." -- front fold over blurb. Rubbing of the book edges with a little softening of the back strip edges. Age toning of the text block edges. Some offset tanning to the end pages and there is a small split to the top corner of the free front end page. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners and top back strip edge. The top dustwrapper edge is creased and has a few tears. Sunning to the back strip and lighter sunning to the panels, with patchy sunning to the fold over panels. Browning to the verso. . Fourth Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. XXV, 15 -- 852 pages, last six pages blank. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Religion & Theology; Myths, Legends & Folklore. ISBN: 0517527634. ISBN/EAN: 9780517527634. Inventory No: 0289273. . 9780517527634
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0289273
- Title
- Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths; A Classic Reference Guide to the Sacred Language of the Religions of the World
- Author
- Gaskell, G.A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0517527634
- ISBN 13
- 9780517527634
- Publisher
- The Julian Press, Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- BZDB2 BIBLE DICTIONARIES MYTHOLOGY RELIGION REFERENCE Religion & Theology; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Unbranded ISBN: 0517527634 EAN: 9780517527634 Gaskell, G.A. Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths; A Classic Reference Guide to the Sacred Lan
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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