Superstition by Heaps Willard (2 results)

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fourth Impression. black end-papers; Primitive man lived in awe of the natural elements; modern man still has an irrational fear of the unknown. The name of this fear is superstition, and all of us are prone to it. Thorough research has produced this unique study of the subject, ranging from simple good-luck charms and the mysteries of astrology to the superstitious peculiarities of certain historical figures. Included, too, are superstitions from the worlds of theatre, gambling, sports, and the sea, ways to predict weather or to cure a cold, ritual of courtship and marriage, and beliefs connected with the greatest enigma of all - death. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 204 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. repaired closed tear to D/J. now in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Green titles spine & green vignette (cat) front cover. black cloth. Includes appendices, bibliography(sources) & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Superstitions; Astrology; Divination; Myths, Legends & Folklore. ISBN: 0840762267. ISBN/EAN: 9780840762269. Inventory No: 4192. Member of the P.B.F.A. …

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