The Sacred Mushroom & The Cross - John M. Allegro (1st Bantam ed. & print, 1971)

First printing of the first mass market paperback edition of The Sacred Mushroom & The Cross by John M. Allegro (Bantam Books, 1971). A study on, “the nature and origins of Christianity within the fertility cults of the ancient Near East”. A very rare occult / anthropology / history book examining the possible psychedelic influence on what is the modern understanding of Christianity. Some rubbing/scuffing to faces and shelf wear around the edges. Creasing along spine edge of front cover. Curved spine and with creases and related splits in binding though all pages remain attached. Small stain to top outer edge of text block, otherwise all pages are clean and unmarked though tanned. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail

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