Handbuch der Runenkunde

Halle: Max Niemeyer, 1944. Second edition. Softcover. g. Octavo. xiv, 314pp., xvi plates. Original beige wrappers with black lettering on spine. Treatise on origins and history of runes covering deviations of runes from classic patterns, development of the writing in Northern, eastern and Western Germany, particulars and proliferation of Runes. Illustrated with b/w plates of runic writings from various regions. Includes chapters on magic and secret runes. Text in German. Binding with chips along edges and hinges. Small tears at bottom of hinge. Book block age-toned. Binding and interior in overall good condition.