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cm. 17 x 24, xxxii-464 pp. con 6 tavv. f.t. e 1 cartina. Studi albanesi - Tradizioni popolari degli albanesi in Italia 862 gr. xxxii-464 p.
Book shows light shelf wear only. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 404 pages. Contents include: English customs, On being merry, A world-betterer, Theatre, Books, War, Foreigners, Imprisonment, Extermination, Growing old, etc.
Book is in excellent condition, with slight curve to page block as the only flaw. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 320 pages, heavily illustrated throughout.
182 p., illus. Hardcover Good condition in chipped d.j. fair
154 pages. Illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Endnotes. Bibliography. List of published articles and books. "Undertakes an historical investigation of mourning sites and practices within the province of British Columbia." - from front flap. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Possibly unread. An excellent copy. Book
(New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) fascinating for the student of Aegean history or of the contemporary, but now disappearing, Mediterranean way of life. The author distils her experiences as a traveller and knowledge as an anthropologist in this presentation of Greek village life, revealing the spiritual vision, social dexterity, intuitive symbolic perception and strength of character of these people. Eloquent. Survey of the changing lifestyle of a village in Evia Reprint of 1974 ed. OUP. 296p. illus.bibliography Book
JOHN SWAIN & SON Ltd. 1981. In-12 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 10 pages agrafées augmetnées de nombreuses illustrations couleur dans et hors texte - avec une notice explicative sur l'utilisation du gilet de Sauvetage (sur 2 pages). APRIL 1981 / TEXTE EN ANGLAIS.
pp. [4], 115. Deckle edged. 24mo. 160 mm. Foxed. Disbound, but with the original front board and printed spine title present. Issued around the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this unusual and scarce guide to the social life and customs of Philadelphia (then the second most populous city in the U.S.) covers a wide territory with a keen eye. Lawyers, doctors, professors, popular fashions, social leaders and climbers, Utopians, etc. are examined. The Wistar Parties are named for Caspar Wistar (1761-1818) a famous physician and anatomist. It was his habit to throw open his house once every week in the winter, and at these gatherings students, citizens, scientists, and travelers met and discussed subjects of interest. These assemblies, celebrated in the annals of Philadelphia under the title of Wistar parties (or balls), were continued long after his death by other residents of that city. Very scarce and interesting. PA29
520 p. Age stain. Light damp stain. XLib bookplate of the Belles Lettres Society of Dickinson College given by Armstrong Briggs of Carlisle and Wm. P. Bird, 1845. 8vo. 220 mm. Original full leather binding, worn. Original leather spine label. Binding rubbed and scuffed. Hinge of front board torn at top. Second American Edition. S&S/AI 1992. Hardbound. Scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! AI BX 1
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full green cloth boards with gilt lettering and design. Light wear to cover, especially at corners and top and bottom of spine. Black and white photos. 426 pages. Includes sections on sections on the regions of: Fars, Laristan, Kuzistan, Irak Ardelan, Azerbijan, Ghilan, Mazunderan, Astrabad, Khorasan, Seistan, Kerman, Mekran, and more.
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 220 pages. Black and white photos.
347p. Illustrated with photos of Amish. Original coarse linen cloth binding. A classic study that is still very useful. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PAGER SOC BOX 4 x4
Illustrated guide to the folk arts and crafts on display at the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation / Peloponnesiakon Laographikon Hidryma. 86p. illus. Book
"Here at last is a knowledgable, entertaining and thoroughly practical introduction to Greece for the ordinary visitor." As well as the usual information for tourists it has informed observations on Greek culture and customs, and is written with charm and the local knowledge of a long term resident Philhellene. 258p. illus bibliography. index. Dj price clipped, slight sunning d along spine. Obituary and signed letter from author laid in. Book
The author records folk life and village society in his hometown during the period 1940-1980. He describes the material life (organization of production, survival mechanisms of residents, the village market, technical, traditional occupations) and the forms of cooperation and mutual assistance between the villagers. His local knowledge and personal experience of village life helped him to assemble much primary folklore material and record it with the help of informants and villager, providing typical examples of collective memory, showing links to the place of origin and preservation of the rich functional and ritual life of the community.188p. illus, bibligraphy. {3 copies found in WorldCat] Book
Oversize. 160 p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
96 pages. Gazetteer. Maps and abundant colour illustrations and photos throughout. Bit of liquid paper atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
Name/date to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with unmarked irregularly sunned boards and bumping to most corners. 249pp. Manners and customs of the ancient Victorians : a survey in pictures and text of their history, morals, wars, sports, inventions and politics. Extremely well illustrated with contemporary drawings from Victorian times. Second impression.
xiv, 354 pages. Extensive surface tears and staining to back of dust jacket, creases on front edges and wear to edges with small losses in places. Top corner cut from front free endpaper.
New English Original bdg. HC. 4to. (32 x 24 cm). In Turkish. 537 p. B/w and color ills. A very heavy volume. Osmanli Döneminde Mudanya Iskelesi ve Gümrügü.
358 pages. Reference notes. Black and white illustrations. "A Boswellian journal... gathering force, reaping new perceptions and building into a work of extraordinary power." - from back cover. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear with partial lean to spine. Worthy reference copy. Book
"The scent of oranges and almonds.The luxurious sheen of fresh-pressed olive oil.The intoxicating sweetness of a cake called "the Triumph of Greed".Criminals who gun down entire convoys of police. Religious festivals at which celebrants tidy up their family tombs and make archangels dance in the village piazza. Tales like these, along with all the myriad sights, flavors and fragrances of Sicily, burst from the pages of this gem of contemporary travel writing " 334p. bibliography index. Fine but for name of previous owner Book
304pp. 22 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
xii, 485 p. 8 plates. 19 cm. Hardcover Ex-library, Good condition, front flyleaf chipped and detached Contents: Georgia scenes [by A.B. Longstreet]--Simon Suggs [by J.J. Hooper]--Flush times [by J.G. Baldwin]--Major Jones’s courtship [by W.T. Thompson]--Major Jones’s travels [by W.T. Thompson]--Davy Crockett: A useful coon skin. En route for Texas. The game of thimblerig.--J. Proctor Knott: Duluth speech.--Bill Arp [by C.H. Smith]--Uncle Remus [by J.C. Harris]--Dukesborough tales [by R.M. Johnston]--Sut Lovingood [by G.W. Harris]--George W. Bagby: How "Ruby" played.--The newspaper wits: G.D. Prentice. J.E. Hatcher. Texas Siftings. Albert Roberts.--A trio of old oddities.
Two volumes. pp. [2], xxvi, 486; xi, 731, [1]. Large 4to. 250 mm. x 300 mm. Modern plain full navy blue leather bindings. Hardbound. Very good+. A wonderful work of history, folklore, nostalgia, and sociology by the Newcastle antiquary, John Brand (1744-1806). The first volume deals with holidays and customs associated with them, such as: New Years Eve; Valentine's Day; customs surrounding many long lost feast days; Easter; pagan mid-Summer rites and dances; Allhallow Even; Yule and Christmastide; Harvests; Etc. The second volume deals with customs and ceremonies relating to life events and common folklore, such as: marriage; death; communion; sailors going tp sea; fairs; fairies; devils and witchcraft; omens; charms; divination; Etc. There are also over 30 pages describing games and sports, including: Archery; Boxing; Foot-Ball; Goff or Golf; Nine Pins; Races; the Ring; Wrestling; etc. & etc. First issued as a small octavo in 1777, Brand continued collecting materials for a revised edition for the rest of his life. He acquired a large amount of additional information from the statistical enquiries in Scotland instigated by Sir John Sinclair. A second edition was planned in 1795, but Brand was apparently overwhelmed by the task of arranging systematically so much material. He did not live to complete the project. Instead the collections were purchased after his death by a bookseller for L600 and were incorporated into this new edition by Sir Henry Ellis (1777-1869). It still stands as an entertaining and essential starting point for studies of English folklore and customs. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W150
