Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell in a new archival wrap. Second Edition unstated, 2001 MJF. Second Printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright, clean boards, strong title gilt on the straight spine, moderate foxing on page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with no price on the front flap, and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Hero With a Thousand Faces is Joseph Campbell’s classic cross-cultural study of the hero’s journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Originally published in 1949, the book hit the New York Times best-seller list in 1988 when it became the subject of The Power of Myth, a PBS television special.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
