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Jersey Folk Lore
by John H. L'amy
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair Condition
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
J. T. Bigwood, Jersey, Channel Islands, 1927. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fair Condition. Illustrator: John H. L'amy. The first edition of this work. An interesting look at the fascinating folklore and myths of Jersey, an island near France. The work looks at prehistoric monuments, Christian missionaries, witchcraft, spells, prayers, ghosts, festivals, and more. Illustrated with drawings by the aithor John H. L'Amy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 184 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text block clean. Previous owner's signature in ink inside front cover. Gilt titles spine & front. Bumping & light wear to corners, numerous small spots to covers. illustrated by frontis. photo.; six b/w. drawings & a b/w. map of Jersey. Includes appendices & index. Illustrator: John H. L'amy. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Channel Islands; Britain/UK; Genealogy & Local History. Inventory No: 4962. .
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- Bookseller
- Bookbarrow
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4962
- Title
- Jersey Folk Lore
- Author
- John H. L'amy
- Illustrator
- John H. L'amy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. T. Bigwood
- Place of Publication
- Jersey, Channel Islands
- Date Published
- 1927
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Myths, Legends & Folklore/Jersey/Channel Islands/Genealogy & Local History Myths, Legends & Folklore; Channel Islands; Britain/UK; Genealogy & Local History. John H. L'amy Unbranded John H. L'amy Jersey Folk Lore
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