Description:
SOMA: Divine Mushroom of Immortality by R Gordon Watson, published in a deluxe edition w/ slipcase by Harcout, Brace & World Inc in 1968. This is the large paper limited edition w/ slipcase, including leather spine and colored prints. Book is in very good condition with the exception of damage to the head of the spine and slight wearing to the bottom. Pricing well below other copies, which are typically found between $1000-1700, to account for this and take into consideration any repairs the buyer may like to have done at their discretion. Title and author on the spine are unobscured. Pages and page ends are extremely bright; binding is strong; slipcase is solid though does show normal wear; covers are bright with normal wear.From Google books re SOMA: Divine Mushroom of Immortality:
"One of the key enigmas of cultural history has been the identity of a sacred plant called Soma in the ancient Rig Veda of India. Mr. Wasson has aroused considerable attention in learned circles and beyond by advancing… Read More
