Pattern under plough aspects von evans george (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 254 pages. 8.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition (first printing). 8vo. 269pp. Mustard-coloured cloth, lettered and bordered in gold at the spine, and with the publisher's green top edge stain. A virtually fine copy in fractionally marked and soiled price-clipped dust wrapper. The third of the author's celebrated series of East Anglian farming studies, and the first of his regular collaborations with David Gentleman. David Gentleman (illustrator).…

Hardcover. dj. First Edition (Reprint). First Edition (Reprint). Hardcover. A study of the old folk-life, beliefs, and customs of East Anglia. Including material on the home and farm, including fascinating construction details of the house, the magic invoked for its protection, the mystique of the hearth, the link of the bees with the people of the house, ancient rituals of the farm, some of the people's fears and preoccupations. Includes original research describing secret horse societies. Chapter 6 dedicates a large portion of discussion on the hearth and witch bottles. Exlibrary w/d (stamped, label), otherwise minimal shelfwear, evenly toned, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Golden cloth. DJ in protective mylar. 8vo. 256pp. Illus (b/w). index. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket (unclipped).…