Fragmenta Antiquitatis or, Antient Tenures of Land, and Jocular Customs of Some Manors. Made public for the Diversion of some, and Instruction of others

Published by W. Blanchard and Co., York, 1784

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The preferred enlarged edition of Thomas Blount's fascinating reference of customs and manorial traditions, edited by Josiah Beckwith. A new edition, with alterations, large additions, english translations, where necessary, and two indexes. This is considered the second edition of the work, with the first edition published in 1679. In a contemporary full calf binding. With the original endpapers bound in. Edited by English antiquary Josiah Beckwith, whose name is largely known due to his connection with this preferred edition. Speaking of Beckwith's edition, the Monthly Review (lxxiii. 459) remarks: "Few persons were better qualified for this business, and Mr. Beckwith has enriched this edition with many valuable improvements." In this encyclopaedic work, Blount describes the old folk customs and traditions of small English towns and villages, including modes and trial and punishment, traditions on coronation days, as well as lands held by the Crown. From English antiquarian and lexicographer Thomas Blount. In a contemporary full calf binding. With the original endpapers bound in.Externally, joints are tender, but holding. With rubbing and marks to the extremities. Engraved armorial bookplate of Loxdale, Salop to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are mildly age toned as expected, but generally clean, with occasional light spots. Offsetting to front free endpaper recto and bookplate of Michael Cecil de Courcy Peele to the front blank. Good.…

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Title
Fragmenta Antiquitatis or, Antient Tenures of Land, and Jocular Customs of Some Manors. Made public for the Diversion of some, and Instruction of others
Author
Thomas Blount; Josiah Beckwith
Publisher
W. Blanchard and Co., York
Publication year
1784
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
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None
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 5"

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