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The Sun and the Serpent: A Contribution to the History of Serpent-Worship
By Oldham, C. F.
SKU# 18738
Pp. 206; 33 illustrations (all black-and-white photo-plates). Publisher’s original dark green cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine and with gilt symbol of cobras on the front cover, top page edge in gilt, 8vo. This is an account of the history of serpent-worship in India and its origin outside of India. Many pages are un-cut and un-opened. No ownership marks and few signs of use.
| Publisher | Archibald Constable |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Date Published | 1905 |
| Date Published Estimated | No |
| Edition | First edition |
| Number of Volumes | 1 |
| Reprint | No |
| Condition | Near fine |
| Condition Description | Light wear to the outer edges of the cloth binding, mild foxing to endpapers, half-title and title pages, minor insect damage to the top inner rear cover; a tight and clean copy in near fine condition. |
| ISBN | |
| Limited Edition |