Traditions of Lancashire: First and Second Series

London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green , 1830-1831 . First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A complete set of the first and second series of John Roby's exploration of Lancashire's historic traditions. 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. 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. Good