Compiled by Philippa Waring (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. this Hardback book is in Good+ condition. Clean, tight and bright., No DJ. spine cocked. interesting world-wide collection of superstitions, in alphabetical order by subject, starting with "accident" (with an example of a superstition from Japan) and ending with "XYZ" (it is unlucky for an author to have the letters X, Y, or Z in the last sentence of his/her book). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. "In this widely researched dictionary, Philippa Waring has listed omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins and the rich symbolic context in which they still survive." Glossy pictorial covers, 264 pp., 500+ entries. Minor rubbing mark on front cover. Otherwise, minimal wear, clean text, tight binding.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hard Cover -- VG/VG -- Other than clio to top corner of front free endpaper, book and dust jacket are clean and bright -- 264 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. In this carefully researched dictionary, Philippa Waring has listed omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing probable origins with symbolic context in which they still survive. 264 pages, book is clean and binding is tight. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. A very nice copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dj.

Decorative Boards. Condition: Fine. 1st Treasure Press Edition. In this widely researched dictionary, Philippa Waring has listed omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins and the rich symbolic context in which they still survive. She suggests ways of exploiting good luck and avoiding bad. With over 500 entries, this book is the most wide-ranging and fascinating work in its field. Illustrated laminated boards.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good (ex-library). Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 264 pages. Library discard. Covered in clear removable plastic. Usual library stamps and inserts. Body of text is very clean. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Reference. ISBN: 028562363X. ISBN/EAN: 9780285623637. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53123. …

264pp. A very good hardback copy with dustcover In this widely reseached and engagingly written dictionary, Philippa Waring has listed omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins and the rich symbolic context in which they still survive.

264pp. A very good hardback copy.

264pp. A very good hardback copy with dustcover In this widely researched and engagingly written dictionary, Philippa Waring has listed omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins and the rich symbolic context in which they still survive.