Celtic Druids - 1829- 2nd edition - Godfrey Higgins

Description: Used Hardcover, the rare enlarged 2nd edition, 1829, of Godfrey Higgins' work (first published previously in 1827): "The Celtic druids; or, An attempt to shew, that the druids were the priests of oriental colonies who emigrated from India, and were the introducers of the first or Cadmean system of letters, and the builders of Stonehenge, of Carnac, and of other cyclopean works in Asia and Europe." [4] xiv [2] xcvi, 324 pp. Added title page with lithographic vignette; Map and 46 lithographed plates (numbered 1-45; some folding) plus text illustrations. Folio, rebound cloth with mild edgewear and wear through the upper 3 cm of the spine and underlying board. The binding and hinges are tight and all pages are tight as well. A few inoffensive spots of foxing. Errata page plus additional errata slip tipped in. There is an light staining from the errata, not obstructing the text. No writing, highlighting, or underlining. Overall this is a good copy of a rare 2nd edition 1829 work.

Price: 1080 USD

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky

End Time: 2025-01-10T05:23:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.63 USD