The American way of death
New York : Crest Books, 1964. First Crest Edition. Near fine copy bound in quarter gilt-blocked black leather over black buckram boards. Faint and small damp-stain on top fore-edge, with text unaffected. Text block gently age-toned, remaining tight and clean. A well-preserved example overall. Item #463643
Physical description; 288 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography (pages 321-325). Subjects; Funeral rites and ceremonies United States. Undertakers and undertaking United States. Burial United States. Death Social aspects United States. Consumer protection United States. Funeral industry Corrupt practices. United States Social conditions 20th century. United States Social life and customs 1945-1970.
Price: €25.00