Language: English
Published by Cranston & Stowe, Cincinnati OH, 1891
Seller: Old Paper Old Ink, Murray, KY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Rev. J. N. Fradenburgh. Fire from Strange Altars. Cin: Cranston & Stowe, 1891, 1st. edition, 324 pp., ads (4 pp). *** Written by a clergyman with an inquisitive mind for ancient history, this book contains descriptions of various pagan religions of Mesopotamia and the Eastern Rim of the Mediterranean from earliest times up to the founding of what is now known as Judaism. Some chapters include The Black Art; The Beginnings of Things; My Lord Baal; Two Great Circles of Gods; etc. With twenty-six (26) engraved text illustrations. *** The book comes with a clear mylar protective cover. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Bound in yellow cloth boards and spine with gilt lettering on the spine. The covers have light wear, moderate soil, and an area of light stain along fore edge of back board. The gilt on the spine is very, very faint, and there is a color blemish from an absent, old private library label. The contents are clean and complete in a good binding. An interesting armorial bookplate is affixed to the front end paper, and owner's name is written on the front free end paper (Prof. J. A. Sadony, Valley of the Pines, Montague, Mich). *** 7.75 inches tall by 5.25 inches.
Published by Cranston & Stowe, 1891
Seller: Eat My Words Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Binding is tight. Pages unmarked but a little tanned. Blue cloth cover has a little wear at edges, especially spine tips, but is otherwise okay. Gilt spine title and decoration only slightly rubbed. No dustjacket (probably none at issue).
Publication Date: 1897
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. Cincinnati 1897 1st Curts and Jennings. Hardcover. 8vo., 400pp., photo illus. Library blind stamp on titlepage, and on penultimate text page (in text itself). Fairly Good, inner hinges cracked, cover a bit worn and soiled, backstrip browned and lightly spotted, spine ends a bit worn. Scarce.
Published by Cranston & Stowe, Cincinnati, 1891
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Rare. Orange cloth cover has clear library mending tape on spine and deterioration spotting to the boards with frayed corners. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Very old college library bookplate on front paste down and stamp to end sheet. Binding threads showing through in gutters but signatures still holding well. Underlining to the first few pages and highlighting on 2 pages but most of the pages are very clean. ; Ex-Library.
Published by Cranston and Stowe, Cincinnati, Oh, 1891
Seller: Peace of Mind Bookstore, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition. A scarce, scholarly book on pre-Christian gods in antiquity. Chapters are, "Religion of Greece, Religion of the Etruscans, Religion of the Romans, Religion of the Druids, and Religion of the Norse." Purple cloth-covered boards w/gilded title on spine, moderately scuffed up; Binding remarkably tight; Text clean, without fading, brittleness, or discoloration, 33 artistic illustrations; Inquiries welcomed; Priority shipping at no extra cost. Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.
Published by Cincinnati: Curts & Jennings / New York: Eaton & Mains, 1897
Seller: Betterbks/ COSMOPOLITAN BOOK SHOP, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small octavo in dark yellow cloth binding. B&W illustrations. Condition: mild wear & age-darkening to binding; traces of pressed flowers (since removed) on several pages; else VG. 400 pages.
Published by Cranston & Stowe, Cincinnati, 1891
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
324 [4, ads] pp. 12mo, publisher's rust cloth. Old price in ballpoint ink on front free endpaper; slight use at extremities; very nice. Publisher's printed prospectus laid in.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1891. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 478, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 478 478.