Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date
by Compiled by Hedwig Schleiffer (Introduction by Richard Evans Schultes)
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Hafner Press (Macmillan Publishing Co.), 1973. Original wraps. Very Good. The 1973 1st edition of this very uncommon compilation of writings spanning the last 500 years on sacred narcotic plants of the New World Indians. Tight and VG in its pictorial green wrappers, with light creasing along the outer hinges and very light rubbing to the rear panel. Octavo, compiled by Hedwig Scheiffer, Introductory words by the formidable Richard Evans Schultes, Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum at Harvard.
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- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14275
- Title
- Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date
- Author
- Compiled by Hedwig Schleiffer (Introduction by Richard Evans Schultes)
- Format/Binding
- Original wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hafner Press (Macmillan Publishing Co.)
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- rare Native-American, sacred narcotic plants, rare drug literature, rare spiritual literature, rare metaphysical literature, Richard Evans Schultes, new world indians
- Bookseller catalogs
- Native American;
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Waccabuc, New York
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.