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Lot 38:
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1 Hardcover Prehistoric America – Myths and Symbols or Aboriginal Religions in America by Stephen D. Peet Ph. D. Published by the Office of the American Antiquarian Chicago c. 1905. Contents include Totemism and Mythology, Animal and Sun Worship, The Cross in America, The Water Cult, Phallic and Fire Worship, among many others. Emerald green embossed cloth cover with gilt decoration and lettering on spine. cover 444 pages, in English, illustrated. Book measures 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Condition – Near Fine – Clean copy with tight binding. Green cloth cover has some small areas of discoloration. Corners are bumped with very minor wear. Light wear to spine joints, head and tail. Gilt decoration on cover and spine is strong and not faded. Some toning to block pages. Please see photos.
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