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First Editions of Joseph Campbell's Mythology Quartet; Warmly Inscribed by Him in each volume
CAMPBELL, JOSEPH.
Masks Of God Mythology Set: Primitive Mythology; Oriental Mythology; Occidental Mythology; Creative Mythology.
New York: The Viking Press 1959-68.
First editions of each volume in the author’s classic quartet which explores the roots of mythology. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copies, each volume is inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Elda and Irving with love and admiration Joseph Campbell.” The recipients were close friends of Campbell’s who made several documentaries in which Campbell was featured. Each volume is near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. The author’s portrait has been clipped from the rear flaps of Masks Of God and Occidental Mythology. Jacket design by Frank Wilimczyk. A unique set, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.
Price: $6,500.00 Item Number: 136191
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"Regrets are illuminations come too late": First Edition of Joseph Campbell's Seminal Work; Finely Bound by The Harcourt Bindery
CAMPBELL, JOSEPH.
The Hero With A Thousand Faces.
New York: Pantheon Books 1949.
First edition of Joseph Campbell’s magnum opus. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated with 22 textual drawings, 12 plates, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,750.00 Item Number: 144386
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"Full circle from the tomb of the womb to the womb of the tomb we come": First Edition of The Hero With A Thousand Faces; Signed by Joseph Campbell
CAMPBELL, JOSEPH.
The Hero With A Thousand Faces.
New York: Pantheon Books 1949.
First edition of Joseph Campbell’s magnum opus. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 22 textual drawings, 12 plates. Boldly signed by Joseph Campbell on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. First editions are rare, especially signed.
Price: $12,500.00 Item Number: 145938
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Rare Autograph Letter Signed by the Author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces Joseph Campell
CAMPELL, JOSEPH.
Joseph Campbell Autograph Letter Signed.
New York: N.p. December 26, 1977.
Rare autograph letter signed by American writer and author of ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces.’ Octavo, two pages on 136 Waverly Place stationary, the letter reads in full, “Dec. 26, 1977 Dear Dr. Selby Thank you very much indeed for your kind and very interesting letter of a month ago. I am enclosing herewith the photo for which you asked [not present] — a bit out of date, but since the date is of some of the books, the later volumes of ‘The Masks of God,’ it is not altogether inappropriate. Your suggestions for a book developing my ‘Myth and the Body’ theme may stir me to action in that direction. I have some other things already under way [sic] which will have to come first, but yours may follow. It was very kind of you to write and let me know of your appreciation of the lecture. Best thanks and best wishes for the New Year – Cordially, Joseph Campbell.” In near fine condition with a vertical fold. Accompanied by ephemera which advertise Campbell’s ‘Myth and the Body’ lectures at the Oasis Center for Human Potential.
Price: $400.00 Item Number: 146688