Spirit Mediumship and Society in Africa

Scholarly exploration, largely by social anthropologists, of spirit possession & mediumship across a wide sampling of African countries across the entire continent. In 310 pages with some black & white photos scattered throughout text. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1969, this octavo (5.75" x 8.75") has bright orange cloth-covered boards, stamped & ruled in bright gilt to spine. Condition is VG+: completely clean, pages white & unmarked, but front matter preceding title page has been excised (not ex-lib). Binding strong & straight. Slight faded/bleached area to top outer edge of front board, as well as slight rubbing, same area; does not impact interior. Corners crisp. The price-clipped DJ is also VG+, marred only by slight spine fading & a triangular chip near spine descending from top edge of back cover; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day

Product Info

Publisher: Africana Publishing Corporation

Year: 1969

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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