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[FOLKLORE]. Nine Books of Folkore. [V.p., 1821-1898].

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[FOLKLORE]. Nine Books of Folklore. [V.p., 1821-1898]. Including:

BINGLEY, William. Useful Knowledge or A Familiar Account of the Various Productions of Nature. Vols. I-III. London: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; Harvey and Darton; and Rinvington, 1821.

STEELE, Robert. Medieval Lore: An Epitome of the Science, Geography, Animal and Plant Folk-Lore and Myth of the Middle Age: Being Classified Gleanings From the Encyclopedia Of Bartholomew Anglicus on the Properties of Things. London: Elliot Stock, 1893.

HARLEY, Timothy. Moon Lore. London: Sonnenschein, 1885.

INWARDS, Richard. Weather Lore A Collection of Proverbs, Sayings, and Rules Concerning the Weather. London: Elliot Stock, 1898. 

DYER, T.F. Thiselton. Folk-lore of Plants. London: Chatto & Windus. 

FOLKARD, Richard. Plant Lore: Legends, and Lyrics. London: Low, Marston & Co., 1892. 

CLARENCE, Meyer. Onions: Condiment - Nutrient - Medicine. Glenwood: Meyerbooks, 1993.

All 8vo. Original bindings. VARIOUS EDITIONS. 

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Generally rubbed, soiled; ownership markings, scuffs, toning, tears. Loose joints. Moon Lore with some loose sheets. Good or better. Complete list available upon request.

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