Bird Gods; With Accompaniment of Decorations by George Wharton Edwards
New York, NY: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1898. First Edition. Hardcover. Small octavo. xxiv + 250pp. Red cloth elaborately illustrated in gilt on upper cover, gilt tilting to spine and upper cover, top edge gilt, illustrated title page, b&w illustrations throughout. A charming collection of writings on the various gods, rituals and myths associated with specific birds, specifically in ancient Europe. Charming woodcut illustrations by George Wharton Edwards. Cloth a bit rubbed, darkened and discoloured, spine ends and corners lightly bumped and chafed, rear endpaper hinges cracked but hinge solid, owner's name in pencil on front blank, pages toned but clean and unmarked with just a bit of light scattered foxing. Overall a tight, clean about VG copy. No dust jacket issued. Includes custom cut clear mylar dust cover. Item #66792
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