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Gnosticism, an Anthology
by Grant, Robert M. (ed.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good, 1st edition, ex-library (Latimer Trust), unclipped d/j (some chipping and label residue); green cloth boards, gilt s
- Seller
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1961. 1st. hardback. Very good, 1st edition, ex-library (Latimer Trust), unclipped d/j (some chipping and label residue); green cloth boards, gilt spine titling bright; text block firm, pages unmarked; ffep library stamp and library label residue.. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). The then first anthology to bring most of the known Gnostic literature which appeared within the Graeco-Roman world and made such an impact on it. It includes the texts of The Gospel of Truth, The secret Book of John and The Gospel of Mary.
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- Seller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners
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- Seller's Inventory #
- IYC132143
- Title
- Gnosticism, an Anthology
- Author
- Grant, Robert M. (ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, 1st edition, ex-library (Latimer Trust), unclipped d/j (some chipping and label residue); green cloth boards, gilt s
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1961
- Pages
- 254
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st, theology, church history, Robert Grant, Christianity
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- Size
- 8vo (230 x 150 / 9\"\" x 6\"\")
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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