Hurston : Voodoo Gods ... Native Myths and Magic in Jamaica & Haiti, 1939 1st Ed

Description: Voodoo Gods: An Inquiry into Native Myths and Magic in Jamaica and Haiti Zora Hurston, 1939 First UK Edition. J M Dent & Sons Ltd, London. pp: [i-vi], vii-x, 290, [1], pub. ad; 24 striking b/w photos, two maps. The 1939 UK first edition of Zora Hurston’s Tell My Horse ... published the USA a year earlier in 1938. This fascinating work presents an authorative and respectful first-hand account of voodoo rituals and voodoo culture in the Caribbean, and is probably the first work of its kind to address the widespread misconceptions of voodoo as demonised by western film-makers, authors, and academics with their reductions to caricatures of vengeful black magic and devil worshiping. Chapters include accounts on rituals and ceremonies, marriage and women in the Caribbean, Haitian politics, voodoo in Haiti, zombieism, secret societies, songs of worship with musical notation, and a lot more. Octavo sized (221mm X 146mm) cloth hardcover without jacket. Original publisher’s black cloth with blind-stamped houngan priest motif on front board, gilt spine lettering, and black top edge. Also, this copy is a very little used ex-Boots Library copy, and the only evidence of this is a request to purchase slip inserted between maps - absolutely no stamps, inscriptions, annotations, binding treatment, etc. - this is a totally unadulterated copy. And finally there is to the lower edge a publisher's remainder mark, supporting the fact that this work, along with Hurston's earlier works, were at the time of first publication little appreciated, often received negative reception, and never sold in great numbers. Condition Binding shows neat edges and corners, and clean, clear cloth with clear spine lettering. Spine ends are a little bumped and there is light wear to the fore-corner tips and lower hinge corners. The inner margin between signatures A and B is cracked where the netting does show a little [see photo], but netting is not damaged and is fully intact, boards are sturdy. p210 has what appears to be a 1cm [tea or a drinks-splash?] that has soaked through to a couple of leaves before and after, otherwise leaves are near-crisp overall, are llightly age-goldened, and show the occasional light spot or light blemish here-and-there. A decent and very presentable copy of this highly engaging and elusive first edition title on voodoo culture in the Caribbean. Weight (with sturdy packaging): 1.0-1.2kg approx. ***** DELIVERY & INSURANCE Some overseas destinations, including island destinations, are not shown in the delivery rates - please enquire for delivery cost. Fair delivery rates I am not in the practice of profiting from delivery costs, and I endeavour to be as fair and as transparent as possible with delivery costs. Delivery enquiries are always welcome and I am happy to provide a URL link to the source of the actual delivery cost I pay. Also please note that I am not a business seller with a high volume delivery account - I pay what the ordinary customer in the street pays either at the local post office or online for the cheapest possible courier collection of items requiring greater insurance coverage. Insurance Delivery is always sent with the appropriate insurance to cover the final sale price along with a tracking number. I will also combine and reduce postage costs for multiple purchases. Please let me know if you have a delivery preference. Descriptions I always try my best to be fair and accurate in providing item descriptions, and always give special attention to pointing out any flaws or areas of damage. My descriptions are detailed and thorough, so there should not be any unpleasant surprises. Please ask if further information or extra photos are required. Packaging I have sold books before and know how to pack them well - sturdy, rigid materials are always used and special attention is given to contents immobilisation, and corner and edge protection. If you have any additional packing requests, please let me know. Returns Returns are accepted if the item is materially different from the item description, has reached me in the same condition as when it was first despatched to you, and has reached me within fourteen days from your receiving of the item. For accepted returns, I offer a full refund of the total cost paid, including return postage. I would be grateful if I am notified of any intention to return an item, and all returns must include the original packaging - please place the item to be returned inside its original packaging then with the whole securely placed within sturdy and rigid outer packaging. I cannot accept a return if the item was as described, yet the recipient has simply changed their mind - so please bid only if you are absolutely satisfied with the item description, or are satisfied after further enquiries. FINIS

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