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A Dictionary of Superstitions
by Opie, Iona & Tatem, Moira Eds
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0192115979
- ISBN 13
- 9780192115973
- Seller
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Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
NY: Oxford University Press, 1989. dj in mylar; "a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age--the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good forturne or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustra ted by quotations that trace their development through centuries." 494 pages. book club. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8 vo.
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- Seller
- Dorley House Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 060640
- Title
- A Dictionary of Superstitions
- Author
- Opie, Iona & Tatem, Moira Eds
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0192115979
- ISBN 13
- 9780192115973
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- Occult; Reference
- Size
- 8 vo
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Dorley House Books
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Hagerstown, Maryland
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