Malay Poisons and Charm Cures

Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1991. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. This is a reprint of the 1929 revised and enlarged edition of Gimlette's classic work, which was based on his 18 years' experience as a doctor in the Malay States. Despite the possibly negative connotations of the title, the book was written for the benefit of the medical profession… Read more about this item

London: J. & A. Churchill, 1929. Third edition, 8vo, pp. xii, 301; photographic plates; very good in original maroon cloth, spine gilt. Various poisons, charms and amulets, the black arts, spells and soothsaying, etc.

London: J & A Churchill, 1929. Third edition. Hardcover. Near fine. 301 pages, index. Includes corrections and additions from the 1st (1915) and 2nd (1923) editions. Includes methods of poisoning, black arts, spells, and various poisons used. Maroon cloth boards with gold titles on spine. No dust jacket. Tiny bit of rubbing on… Read more about this item

Singapore : Oxford University Press, 1985. Third Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). The original edition of this book was published in 1915. This edition reprinted here is the third, revised and enlarged which appeared in 1929. A classical study of the knowledge and skills of the Malay ’medicine-men’. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 801… Read more about this item

Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1971. 301 pages. Square solid copy with light wear on covers. University library rubber stamp on top edge of book and inside front cover with a card pocket on inside front cover. These are the only library markings, rest of interior is unmarked.. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Oxford University Press, 1991. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Slight foxing. Tight clean copy otherwise. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Very Good. Soft cover. Fourth Impression. 1982.

Oxord University Press, Oxford. 1971. Paperback. Covers shelf worn and spine lightly sunned o/w a nice tight copy. VG+.

Oxford: Oxford University Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1991. 5th Impression. Paperback. 0195885759 . Covers clean, NO INSCRIPTIONS, 301pp, EXCELLENT COPY, CLEAN TIGHT AND BRIGHT. "Chapters include: Methods of Poisoning; Work of the Bomor; Charms and Amulets; Black Art; Spells and Soothsaying; Poisons obtained from Fish; Poisons from Animal Kingdom; Poisons from Jungle Plants; Poisons… Read more about this item

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