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Mencken, H.L.
TREATISE ON THE GODS.
1930 1st New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. First edition, one of 375 numbered copies signed by Mencken. Generally regarded as Mencken's most ambitious book, a reasoned discourse on the history of religion from ancient times to the present. As a self-proclaimed agnostic, Mencken discerns an open and often unapologetic hypocrisy among many of the faithful, and finds that in the end, none of the world's religions withstand scientific scrutiny. This is the second volume of an informal trilogy on government, religion, and ethics that includes "Notes on Democracy" (1926) and "Treatise on Right and Wrong" (1934). Printed on Borzoi rag paper and bound in full blue limp vellum, stamped in gilt on the spine. Typical sunning to the spine, with just a hint of moisture and some mild fading along the edges, and a few minor creases to the rear board; otherwise a very good copy.
- USD 400.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: BOOKS014330I
- bookseller: Anthology Rare Books, Ltd. (USA)
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