THE DIABOLIC ROOT, by Vincenzo Petrullo - 1934 - Peyotism

Description: THE DIABOLIC ROOT, by Vincenzo Petrullo - 1934 - Peyotism - Ethnography -1st Ed The Diabolic Root: A Study of Peyotism, the New Indian Religion, Among the Delawares by Vincenzo Petrullo First edition. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1934 Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition. Russet cloth covers have black titles on spine. Boards show some smudges, edgewear. Corners are bumped, scuffed. See photos. Spine has black text and is darkened with crushed, frayed ends. Binding is strong. Pastedowns and feps have some toning, an owner's stamp. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. PS2024.1017 185 pages. 5.5 x 8.5 inches A very good copy of this monograph on Peyotism, based on the author's ethnographical study of the Delaware nation. Vincenzo Petrullo (1906-1991) spent the period 1929-1930 doing research among the Delaware; this volume was his Ph.D. dissertation (Anthropology, Univ. Pennsylvania, 1934). With black and white photographic illustrations. Ownership stamp "Moris Burge" on front fep. Burge was a Field Representative at the National Association on Indian Affairs in the 1930s. Please see photos. More photos available upon request. International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance. Domestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation. #panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore We invite you to view our Shipping & Returns policies, or to contact us with any questions.

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