1963 Patterns of Myth 3 Vol Set Alan Watts Alpha Wisdom Serpent 1st Print For Sale

Vintage three-volume hardcover set from the George Braziller series on "Patterns of Myth," including Alpha: The Myths of Creation by Charles H. Long, The Wisdom of the Serpent: The Myths of Death, Rebirth, and Resurrection by Joseph L. Henderson and Maud Oakes, and The Two Hands of God: The Myths of Polarity by Alan W. Watts. Each volume is a first printing from 1963, featuring original dust jackets with distinctive colorful graphic designs by Stefan Salter. These scholarly works explore archetypal themes and comparative mythology, housed in their original publisher's slipcase. The interior pages remain clean, though a previous owner's signature dated 1963 is present on the front endpapers. The slipcase and dust jackets show age-appropriate wear, including some rubbing and small chips, consistent with their vintage nature.