Observations on popular antiquities: chiefly ilustrating the origin of our vulgar customs, ceremonies, and superstitions. By John Brand, ...: arranged and revised, with additions, by Henry Ellis, ...
John Brand (1744-1806)
Category
Books
Date
1813
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3053840
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. (1: xxvi,486p.; 2: xi,[1],731,[1]p.) . 4to.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on vol. 1 front pastedown: "Erthig".. Binding: Grey paper over boards; manuscript spine titles: 'Brand's Popular antiquities'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
John Brand (1744-1806) Sir Henry Ellis (1777-1869)