Error's Chains How Forged and Broken

New York: Standard Publishing House, 1884. Written by Frank S. Dobbins.  Book measures 7" x 9.5" tall.  Half leather with beautifully embossed gilted cover and spine. Wonderful frontis with 785 pages,  273 illustrations, (includes 44 full page and 8 double page). Also features 6 steel plate engravings.

"A complete, graphic, and comparative history of the many strange beliefs, superstitious practices, domestic peculiarities, sacred writings, systems of philosophy, legends and traditions, customs and habits of mankind throughout the world, ancient and modern." The exterior is slightly worn and spine has been repaired with archival tape. Front end page shows previous owner's name and date July 2, 1885.  Overall, the best copy available on the internet. This incredible book has 37 chapters and covers all the main religions of the world with uncompromising detail as to the worship rites, talismans and philosophies.  Astounding research-reference source. Listed for $250.00. Shipping $25.00.