Observations on popular antiquities : chiefly illustrating the origin of our vulgar customs, ceremonies, and supersititions ...
John Brand, Henry Ellis (Editor), Henry Bourne, F., C. and J. Rivington (Firm) (Bookseller), Nichols, Son, and Bentley (Printer)
John Brand's almanac of British superstitions and customs was first published in 1777 as a heavily revised and annotated version of Henry Bourne's Antiquitates Vulgares (1725). Following the success of the book's initial reception, Brand continued to research English folklore with the intention of publishing fuller information. This two-volume version, published posthumously in 1813, was edited and expanded by Sir Henry Ellis. Brand's book is regarded as the foundation for folklore studies in England
Print Book, English, 1813
Printed for F.C. and D. Rivington, London, 1813
Early works
2 volumes ; 30.2 cm
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v. 1. [Calendar]
v. 2. Customs and ceremonies
The 1810 edition was subtitled: "including the whole of Mr. Bourne's Antiquitates vulgares, with addenda to every chapter of that work: as also an appendix, containing such articles on the subject, as have been omitted by that author."
Printed by Nichols, Son, and Bentley, London