The Saturn Myth: A Reinterpretation of Rites and Symbols Illuminating Some of the Dark Corners of Primordial Society

Talbott, David N.

ISBN 10: 0385113765 / ISBN 13: 9780385113762

Published by Doubleday & Company, New York, 1980

About this Item

Stated first edition. Ultra-rare title; first and only printing. Mustard boards, black cloth spine wrap, crisp gilt spine titles, light shelf, corner wear. Pages near fine, no writing; moderate toning to text block. Brownish-orange endpapers. Original dust wrapper, light edge wear, moderate rub, discoloration to back panel; unclipped 15.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic jacket illustration by J. Pendley Smith. Near fine first edition in near very good wrapper. In this startling re-interpretation of age-old symbolism Talbott argues that the "Great God" or "Universal Monarch" of the ancients was not the sun, but Saturn, which once hung ominously close to the earth and visually dominated the heavens. Many illustrations, symbolical and archaeological. Printed in the USA. 419 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Saturn Myth: A Reinterpretation of Rites and Symbols Illuminating Some of the Dark Corners of Primordial Society
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385113765
• ISBN 13: 9780385113762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

This hard back version of Talbott's book is in near perfect condition. The dust cover is included in this purchase, and it is in good condition. But, as seen in some of the photos, the dust jacket has yellowed a bit and was torn by a previous owner.