The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England Including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, and Pompous Spectacles, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

Strutt. Joseph

Published by William Reeves, London, 1830

About this Item

Illustrated. 420 pages. Third edition, first printing 1830. Following is the complete "Advertisement" printed on two pages preceding the listing of engravings: "There are two previous editions of Mr. Strutt's Sports and Pastimes of the People of England. The first appeared in 1801; the second, which was published in 1810, the year wherein the author dies, was an incorrect reprint, without a single additional line. Both were in quarto, and as each of the plates, with few exceptions, contained several subjects referred to in different parts of the work, and as there were no paginal references on the plates, they were frequently embarrassing to the reader. The present edition is of a more convenient size and at one-sixth the price of the former editions; and every engraving is on the page it illustrates. To a volume abounding in historical and other interesting facts, an Index seemed indispensable; and a very copious one is annexed. The two former editions were without. If Mr. Strutt had lived, I am persuaded he would have incorporated into the body of the work some notes, which were needlessly placed on the bottom margins. I have ventured to take them up into the pages; but without any undue alteration of the author's language. I hope therefore, that my aim to render this edition generally desirable and available, has been fully accomplished. W. Hone, Newington Green, 1830" The title page, printed in blue ink, reads "A new edition, with copious index, By William Hone. London: printed in London for William Reeves, Bridge-Court, Westminster. 1830." All other printings of this edition, from 1831 onward show the publisher to be Thomas Tegg of London, with a later Chatto & Windus printing in the late 1800's. Full leather, re-spined in leather with raised bands and red leather title label, retaining original brown leather boards, worn at edges. Contents, including the numerous (140) illustrations (all hand-colored), are bright and tight without foxing or other damage. Very nice copy. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England Including the Rural and Domestic Recreations, May Games, Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants, and Pompous Spectacles, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.
• Publisher: William Reeves, London
• Publication Date: 1830
• Binding: Leather
• Edition: Third Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket