Author: CARLETON, WILLIAM (1794-1869)
Title: Tales and sketches, illustrating the character, usages, traditions, sports and pastimes of the Irish peasantry
Description: Dublin : Published by James Duffy 1845. First Edition. Very good copy bound in contemporary 1/2 aniline calf over ribbed boards. Professionally recased with a contemporary gilt-blocked. gilt-decorated spine laid back. with raised bands. Bound with original panels and spine cloth covers mounted on stiff card at end. Corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 393 pages; Physical desc. : ix. [3]. 393. [3] p. : illus. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Peasants - Ireland. Ireland - Social life and customs. Added t. P.engraved. 'Tales and stories of the Irish peasantry. Dublin. 1846.' Illustrations by Phiz [i. E. Hablot Browne]. With half-title: Tales and sketches. Printer statement on t. P. Verso: 'William Holden.Dublin.' With erratum on verso of p. 393. by William Carleton.Weight in Kg appr.:

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