The Lost Language of Symbolism Volume II by Harold Bayley
$65.00
The Lost Language of Symbolism: An Inquiry into the Origin of Certain Letters, Words, Names, Fairy-Tales, Folklore, and Mythologies — Volume II by Harold Bayley.
A wide-ranging study of symbols, myths, sacred traditions, folklore, names and language, exploring the possible origins and connections behind recurring images and ideas across cultures. Volume II continues Bayley’s illustrated investigation into subjects including mythological figures, ancient religions, emblems, place-names, folk traditions and symbolic forms.
Edition: 1951 reprint of the work first published in 1912.
Publisher: Williams and Norgate, London.
Format: Hardcover, Volume II only.
Pages: Approximately 388 pages, illustrated.
Condition: Good vintage condition. No dust jacket. Noticeable rubbing, mottling and surface wear to the spine, with general age-related wear to the boards. Pages show light toning and occasional spotting or marks consistent with age. Please refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the condition description.
This listing is for Volume II only, not the complete two-volume set.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, ESOTERIC, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: B0015, BOOKS, ESOTERIC, FOLKLORE, MYTHOLOGY, NON FICTION, OCCULT, SYMBOLISM, VINTAGE BOOKS
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