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2 vols., 4to, pp. [iii]-xxvi, 486; [iii]-xi, [i], 731, [1]. Vol. 2 contents leaves bound out of order. Later half black roan, marbled boards, spines divided by gilt rules and lettered direct in gilt. Some spotting, first few leaves of vol. 1 creased, one leaf torn and partially sprung. Rubbed, some wear to extremities and spine-ends Nottingham Free Public Libraries labels to front boards, issue slips to flyleaves, some scattered marginal notes in ink.
The expanded second edition of this 'significant contribution to the emerging discipline of folklore studies', which would continue to be revised and reworked for another six decades. The author's first major publication (originally in 1777), Brand continued to prepare a revised edition for the rest of his life but was overwhelmed by the masses of material; the collections were purchased by a bookseller after his death and Henry Ellis commissioned to finish it, producing this version. It includes lengthy sections on omens, charms and divination, seasonal customs and marriage rites.
