Primitive Gemeinschaftskultur

Naumann, Hans. Primitive Gemeinschaftskultur. Jena: Eugen Diederichs, 1921. First edition. Octavo. 195 (5)pp. Original beige wrappers with black design and lettering on cover and spine. Publisher’s logo on title page. Contributions to folklore and mythology of primitive societal cultures. Elaborate treatise covering primitive death culture, fairy tales, protective spirits, Carmina Burana, primitive thinking patterns, farm houses and breadbaskets in Lithuania, and Bänkelgesang (dramatic story telling in songs). Includes list of authors and index. Five pages of advertisements at rear. Text in German, Gothic script. Karl With penciled onto cover. Binding with some wear along edges, light fraying at head and tail of spine, lightly bumped and creased at corners. Discoloration of cover around edges and some foxing on covers, inside and out. Book block age-toned and block uncut. Wrappers and interior in overall good- condition. g. Softcover. (35429) $60