Folk Lore Old Customs Tales Neighbours by Moss Fletcher (23 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of folklore and customs prevalent in the English countryside, particularly in Cheshire, approximately 60-70 years ago, as shared by a local resident with a keen eye for detail. The author meticulously records tales and beliefs surrounding various aspects of life, from birth and marriage to death and burial, painting a vivid picture of rural traditions on the cusp of significant change. The book offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, exploring the superstitions, omens, and practices that shaped the lives of people in this region. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, the author captures the rich tapestry of beliefs and customs that were deeply ingrained in the community. The author highlights how these customs and beliefs were closely intertwined with everyday life, providing a sense of comfort and continuity in a rapidly changing world. From the rituals associated with childbirth to the intricate traditions surrounding weddings and funerals, this book sheds light on the social and cultural fabric of the time. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable record of a fading way of life, preserving a wealth of folklore and customs that are in danger of being lost to time. By documenting these traditions, the author ensures that future generations can appreciate the richness and diversity of rural English culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In.

Paperback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. 1898. No Edition Remarks. 332 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Red cloth with gilt lettering and designs. Rough-cut pages. Flatsigned by author to dedication page. Black and white photographs throughout. Noticeable foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Moderate cracking and staining to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Lighter splitting to hinges. Previous owner's name to front endpaper. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Some insect damage to boards. Spine has heavier tanning with small splits (approx 1cm) and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.

First edition. Plates & illustrations. Large 8vo (10 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches), pages: xii:332:(2, advertosements). Original red cloth blocked in gilt. Corners bumped, endpapers tanned. Overall a very good copy. Signed by the author on dedication page.

1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, xviii,332pp, numerous illustrations, teg., signed by the author, inscribed to James Watt (photpgrapher), slight foxing, contents clean and binding sound, gilt-decorated red cloth, spine ends rubbed, Good condition.

Hardback. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. BUT spine background faded, endpapers browned and some spotting mostly to text edges and early and late leaves.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED COPY 332pp, illustrated, original red cloth , gilt titles, spine rubbed and bumped top and base, sl spotted to front cover, mark where sticker removed top front cover SIGNED by Fletcher Moss. Scarce book; Quarto; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Large 8vo. Pp xvii, 332, 2-page publisher's list. Original cloth, stamped and lettered gilt. Top edge gilt. Photographic frontis and plates. Illustrations in the text; head and tailpieces.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 406. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1898 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 406.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An uncommon, signed first edition, dedicated to the folklore of the author's native Manchester area. An uncommon, signed, first edition, bound in smart red cloth, of this love letter to Didsbury and the wider Manchester area. Signed by the author to the dedication leaf.With a frontispiece, nineteen further monochrome plates and further in text vignette illustrations. Collated complete.This title includes many of the author's photographs, which have made a significant contribution to the local historical record. A written encapsulation of the superstitions and story-telling history of the local population. This book reflects the Fletcher Moss' horticultural and local interest, also immortalised through his donation of botanical gardens to the city of Manchester in 1915, which were subsequently named after him. With a gilt top edge, and beautiful gilt motif to front board. Red cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight shelf wear. Slight fading and rubbing to the spine. Wear on spine tips. Bumped head and tail. Slight breaking along base of both hinges. Spotting to the endpapers. Age toning to front and rear free end papers. Internally, pages generally bright and clean, slight spotting throughout. Binding generally firm, occasional weaknesses. Very Good. signed by author. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Clean hardback tightly bound in red cloth with gilt titles and decoration, cloth worn and rubbed at edges, corners bumped, back board has minor damage (cat scratches?), top page edges gilt, page fore edges rough cut, 2 bookplates one on front endpaper and one on front pastedown. Pages 55-58 + 1 plate are detached but present. A note signed by the author is at the bottom of page 262 with a reference to this noted in ink by a previous owner on the title page. xviii + 332 pages + 2 pages of author's adverts, 20 photos on plates, 28 illustrations in the text, index; Signed by Author.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. An uncommon signed first edition of this fascinating work on English folk-lore of Didsbury near Manchester. An uncommon signed first edition of this fascinating work on English folk-lore of Didsbury near Manchester. With many monochrome photographs. Inscribed by the author to dedication page, as well as by a previous owner to the front endpaper. Fletcher Moss was an Alderman who lived at Didsbury and donated a botanical garden to the city of Manchester on his death. In a red cloth binding. Externally, sound with slight wear to spine and extremities, slight splitting to front joint and minor marks to boards. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound though binding is tender in places. Pages generally bright and clean, with some spotting to endpapers. Very Good. signed by author. book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Folk-lore, Old Customs and Tales of my Neighbours is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 392 pp. Englisch.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1898 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 410 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 410 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 406, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 406.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 406, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 406.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Folk-lore, Old Customs and Tales of my Neighbours is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 392 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Folk-lore, Old Customs and Tales of my Neighbours is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.