The Golden Bough; A Study in Magic and Religion, Sir James George Frazer, Collier Books

A beautifully presented volume of this classic work, the first version of the book published in 1890. Written by Scottish anthropologist, Sir James George Frazer, this is a comparative study of religion and mythology, and not without controversy when first released.

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The Golden Bough; A Study in Magic and Religion; 1 Volume, Abridged edition. By Sir James George Frazer, F.R.S., F.B.A....

Published by Collier Books, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York. This edition reprinted from a 1963 version, itself following an original publishing of this edition in 1922, and subsequently, 1950. No specific printing date is listed for this deluxe version, but likely to be c. 1980.

A fine copy, in a very attractive full blue leather binding, with gilt decoration and raised bands to spine. With marbled endpapers, shiny gilt edges to text block and blue satin page marker ribbon.

Text is bright and clean throughout. Soundly bound. Rear marbled pastedown endpaper with just very slight wear along the top right edge, but overall a very smart book indeed, making a handsome addition to any library.

Text in English.

xvi + 864pp.

Weight approximately 1207g unpacked.

Dimensions: Approximately 217mm high x 148mm wide x 52mm deep.