By Dr. George C. Williamson
London   Herbert Jenkins Limited
8.5" by 6" [2] 256 pp.
A lovely first edition copy of Williamson's 1923 reflection on the societal ripples of England's ancient traditions into his present.
By Dr. George C. Williamson

1923 Curious Survivals Habits and Customs of the Past That Still Live in the Present

London   Herbert Jenkins Limited
8.5" by 6" [2] 256 pp.
A lovely first edition copy of Williamson's 1923 reflection on the societal ripples of England's ancient traditions into his present.
£35.00
: 0.75kgs / : 984W22

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding

A first edition copy, bound in original green pictorial boards.

In lovely condition.

This title meditates on the remnants of societal traditions, tendencies, and superstitions that Williamson observed to still echo through and influence various facets of life in England in early 20th Century.

Featuring a frontispiece, and 15 further photographic monochrome plates.
Collated, complete.

Condition

Bound in original green cloth. Externally, very smart. The odd mark to boards. Slight fading and rubbing to spine. Bookseller's sticker to rear paste down. Age toning to endpapers. Ink inscription 'to be returned' to front free endpaper. Crease to contents page, and p.133. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, occasional spotting throughout. Spotting to text block edges.

Very Good Indeed

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