Pattern Under Plough Aspects by Evans George (13 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Condition: New. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 3-4 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

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

Condition: new. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Condition: New. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. Gentleman, David (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The book is about A New in all respects except for a bit of spotting to the page edges. 1st printing, no others noted. The priced, protected jacket shows very light wear to the edges, a small 1.5 cm chip to the upper tip of the spine. Clean and unmarked. Selected bibliography, indexed. From another edition: "In the detail of village architecture, the superstitions of tree-planting and rituals of house-building, in the esoteric practices of horse cults or the pagan habit of 'telling the bees', The Pattern Under the Plough unearths the rich seam of customs and beliefs that this old culture has brought to our communities." Browse my books: www.abebooks.com/The-Book-Shed-Benson-VT-U.S.A/602765/sf Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed, an ABE Heritage Seller, has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997 An on-line bookseller with a bookshop sensibility. David Gentleman (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: 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).…

2nd printing hardback in original cloth Nice copy octavo 269pp., text ills., bibliog., index, Part one: The House & the Home; magic & disease, cures, bees and the family etc. Part two: The Farm; magic on the farm, animals on the farm, the Smith & old beliefs, Hag-stones & the evil eye etc. Brilliant read.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 269pp; illustrations by David Gentleman. Very good copy in slightly chipped dustwrapper.; 220 x 145mm.