Description: Rivers of Life Author: Forlong, James George Roche Title: Rivers of Life Publication: London: Bernard Quaritch, 1883 Description: Hardcover. Set condition is Good, bound in full green cloth with gilt titles one front covers and spines. Hinges are weak. Tearing to cloth exterior, stains and scuffs, bubbling to cloth at a few spots, significant edge wear. A few creases to interior with toning throughout. No markings to text. Illustrated with seven full-page plates, and 339 in-text drawings. Two fold-out color maps present (Map of World, as Known about Second Century B.C., and Sketch Map of Ancient India...Showing Early Tribes, Their Sacred Places, etc. - tear to latter map), Appendix IV also present "Synoptical Table of Gods," etc. (also a fold-out); Includes separate, linen-backed folding chart, "A Student's Synchronological Chart of the Religions of the World" in matching slipcase. 4to. 11 1/2"h x 9 1/2"w. Rare in trade Early issue/printing set as volumes state Quaritch as publisher, no later dates mentioned beyond 1883 on title page. A publication that has been highly influential (doubted more by the scientific community, embraced by others such as Aleister Crowley) in understanding comparative religion from a sexual and initiation (perhaps esoteric) aspect. Seller ID: 17148 Subject: History, Religion, Sets Evolving Lens Bookseller We offer Rare, Fine & Collectible books in service of the imagination, inspiration and human understanding. We are a "generalist" shop, with a burgeoning focus on psychology, philosophy, science, the fine and domestic arts, signed books, limited editions and materials related to various esoteric aesthetics. Please visit our eBay store for our complete inventory of Rare, Collectible and otherwise worthwhile titles. Terms All items usually ship within 2 business day of receiving cleared payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Forlong, James George Roche
Publisher: Bernard Quaritch
Year Printed: 1883
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original