Author: HUNT, ROBERT (1807-1887). CRUIKSHANK, G. (ILLUS.)
Title: Popular romances of the west of England : or the drolls, traditions, and superstitions of old Cornwall / collected and edited by Robert Hunt [Second Series]
Description: London : J.C. Hotten 1865. First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked. blind-ruled cloth over beveled-boards with gilt vignettte to front board. Blind-tooled stamp to rear board. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners slightly bumped. Remains particularly well-preserved overall with faint scattered marginal foxing; tight. bright. clean and strong. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 292 pages; Physical description.: (2 series). 292 p. [32] : front. ill. ; 20 cm. Contents: Series 2. The saints. Holy wells. King Arthur. Sorcery and witchcraft. The miners. Fishermen and sailors. Death superstitions. Old usages. Popular superstitions. Miscellaneous stories. Appendix. Notes: Spine title: Romances and drolls of the West of England. Includes bibliographical references. Illustrated by G. Cruikshank. Referenced by: Cohn. A.M. George Cruikshank no. 422. Publisher's catalogue at rear of book.Weight in Kg appr.:

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