Error’s Chains: How Forged and Broken by Frank S. Dobbins (Antique 1883 Hardcover). Up for sale is a deeply fascinating, beautifully bound 1883 printing of. Error’s Chains: How Forged and Broken. Dobbins, assisted by Hon. Wells Williams and Prof. This massive, classic 19th-century study serves as an exhaustive, graphic comparative history of global religion, ancient paganism, occult traditions, superstitions, sorcery, and tribal rituals from around the world. This book is highly sought after by collectors of historic esoteric literature, containing a wealth of profuse, detailed woodcut illustrations and full-page plates documenting historic idols, sacrificial monuments, gods, devils, and ceremonial practices. Spectacular Esoteric Pictorial Binding. Stunning gold and black stamped cloth featuring iconic eastern religious motifs, highlighted by a beautiful gilt stamping of the Great Buddha of Kamakura on the front board. Shimmering all-edges gilt (AEG) page block finish. Dozens of highly detailed 19th-century engravings showcasing temples, idols, and cultural practices from ancient Egypt, India, and beyond. This antiquarian volume is over 140 years old and is being offered in. The cloth boards show age-appropriate surface rubbing, bumped corners, and distinct fraying/tearing at the crown and foot of the spine cloth. The outer cloth along the spine joints shows structural splitting, though the core binding structure remains secure. The patterned green floral endpapers show cracking along the internal hinges. Pages inside have a natural, clean uniform golden age-tanning with occasional light foxing but are free from major liquid stains or heavy text markings. Please review all the provided high-resolution photos closely to inspect the spine condition, exterior cloth wear, and page details before purchasing.
