Observations on the popular antiquities of Great Britain: chiefly illustrating the origin of our vulgar and provincial customs, ceremonies, and superstitions / by John Brand, Complete in 3 Volumes
by Brand, John (1744-1806)
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London : George Bell and Sons , 1883. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 3 volumes : illustrations, frontispiece. Subjects : Christian antiquities. Holidays. Folklore. Great Britain Social life and customs. Holidays. Christian antiquities. Folklore Great Britain.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 379963
- Title
- Observations on the popular antiquities of Great Britain: chiefly illustrating the origin of our vulgar and provincial customs, ceremonies, and superstitions / by John Brand, Complete in 3 Volumes
- Author
- Brand, John (1744-1806)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : George Bell and Sons
- Date Published
- 1883
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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