Item #42749 The Leaper Between. A Historical Study of the Toad-Bone Amulet; its Forms, Functions and Praxis in Popular Magic. Andrew D. CHUMBLEY.
The Leaper Between. A Historical Study of the Toad-Bone Amulet; its Forms, Functions and Praxis in Popular Magic.

The Leaper Between. A Historical Study of the Toad-Bone Amulet; its Forms, Functions and Praxis in Popular Magic.

Richmond Vista, CA: Three Hands Press, 2012. "Special" Deluxe Edition. Hardcover. Small Octavo. 66pp. Illustrated title page, bibliography. Full black leather with elaborate gilt sigil on upper board, textured endpapers, ribbon marker. The "Special Edition" which is limited to 77 hand numbered copies. "Chumbley traces the metamorphosis of the toad-bone amulet from its beginning as a talisman for controlling animals to its ultimate manifestation as a conduit of diabolic power and source of the power of the 'Toad-Witch'. The first academic study of this little known aspect of folk-magic." Appears "as new" thus in Fine condtion. No dust jacket issued. Item #42749

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