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Click here to see our other books! Traditions of Lancashire: First and Second Series John Roby 1830-1831 Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green : London 8.5" by 5.5" x, [4], 331, [1]; [8], 330, [1]; xxvii, [3], 330; [8], 340pp. SUMMARY A complete set of the first and second series of John Roby's exploration of Lancashire's historic traditions. Early Edition,First Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Bound in a uniform full calf. Written by English banker, poet and writer, John Roby. This collection is comprised of the first and second series of 'The Traditions of Lancashire'; with the first series being the second edition of the work, first published in 1829. The second series is the first edition of the work. This important work explores the history of English folklore, focusing on the traditions and folklore within Lancashire. This study was so well-received that it was reprinted within the year, with the second series soon following. Illustrated with full page engravings and vignettes. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, sound with rubbing to the joints, spine and extremities. Loss to the head and tail of the backstrip to volume II of the second series. Slight bumping to the extremities and head and tail of the spine. Small tear to the head of the front joint of volume I of the first series. The occasional mark to the boards, with a patch of damp staining to the rear board of volume I of the first series. Hinges are slightly strained but holding firm. With a bookseller label of Henry Sotheran to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques