Errors Chains Forged Broken by Frank Dobbins, First Edition (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Error s Chains: How Forged and Broken. A Complete, Graphic, and Comparative History of the Many Strange Beliefs, Superstitious Practices, Domestic Peculiarities, Sacred Writings, Systems of Philosophy, Legends and Traditions, Customs and Habits of Mankind Throughout the World, Ancient and Modern. By: Frank S. Dobbins 1st Edition 1883 Condition: Excellent copy of this rare title. Some minor wear, library stamp on title page. Please review photos and if more information or photos are required, please contact me and i will post more, or provide any additional information requested. Errors Chains 1ed Occult Pagan Religion Spiritualism Ritual Rites Mythology A highly rare first edition of Frank Stockton Dobbins pictorial religious treatise entitled, Error s Chains: How Forged and Broken. Within, Dobbins provides an overview of the origin, development, and growth of many of what he refers to as, non-Christian religious systems. He offers an account of the various gods, goddesses, temples, shrines, idols, sacred places, superstitious customs, legends, myths, domestic worship, and innumerable peculiarities of daily religious life around the world. Also provided are a myriad of incredible engravings throughout depicting the various places of worship, rites, rituals, customs, etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Publishers original brown cloth highly decorated in black & gilt, all edges gilt, tissue guarded frontispiece, numerous other plates some with tissue guards, many illustrations in text. 785-ppgs, indexed. A really handsome collectors copy. "A comparative religious history written in the late 19th century. Aimed at general readers and richly illustrated, it surveys how humanity moved from an original monotheism into nature-worship, polytheism, and idolatry across civilizations, contrasting these with Christianity. Drawing on sacred texts, folklore, archaeology, and travel accounts, it traces global beliefs, myths, and rituals to show how "error" was forged and how it might be remedied." (Project Gutenberg) Photos of any of our books sent on request.

hardcover. Condition: Good. 1883 first edition, bound in full leather with decoration embossed in black and gilt, cover shows minor wear and rubbing. gilt dentelles, reinforced hinges, minor writing on front endpaper. title page torn and partially detached. all edges gilt, pages tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1883 Errors Chains 1ed Occult Pagan Religion Spiritualism Ritual Rites Mythology A highly rare first edition of Frank Stockton Dobbins' pictorial religious treatise entitled, 'Error's Chains: How Forged and Broken.' Within, Dobbins provides an overview of the origin, development, and growth of many of what he refers to as, "non-Christian religious systems." He offers an account of the various gods, goddesses, temples, shrines, idols, sacred places, superstitious customs, legends, myths, domestic worship, and innumerable peculiarities of daily religious life around the world. Also provided are a myriad of incredible engravings throughout depicting the various places of worship, rites, rituals, customs, etc. Item number: #24641 Price: $499 DOBBINS, Frank S Error's Chains: How Forged and Broken. A Complete, Graphic, and Comparative History of the Many Strange Beliefs, Superstitious Practices, Domestic Peculiarities, Sacred Writings, Systems of Philosophy, Legends and Traditions, Customs and Habits of Mankind Throughout the World, Ancient and Modern. New York: Standard Publishing House, 1883. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete o xxii, 33-785, [1] o 6 steel-engraved plates o Hundreds of woodcut engravings throughout Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9.5in X 6.75in (24cm x 17cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24641 Photos available upon request.