Author: CRABB, JAMES (1774-1851)
Title: The Gipsies' advocate; or, observations on the origin, character, manners, and habits of the English Gipsies: to which are added, many interesting anecdotes, on the success that has attended the plans of several benevolent individuals who anxiously desire their conversion to God
Description: London : sold by Lindsay and Co. Edinburgh; Collins. Glasgow; Wakeman. Dublin 1831. Second Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-labelled leather binding. Some wear to spine. with dulling and rubbing to panel edges. Slight warping to boards. Related newspaper clippings from the late 19th century tipped in to endpapers. Minor. scattered marginal foxing. Corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 167 pages; Description: viii. 167p. ; 18cm. Subjects: Gypsies - Cultural Characteristics - Religion. Romanies - England - Social life and customs - 19th century. On pastedown (as issued): 'The profits of The gipsies' advocate will be appropriated to the funds of the 'Southampton Committee for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Gipsies.' With a half-title.Weight in Kg appr.:

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