George Laurence Gomme — Ethnology in Folklore

London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Limited, 1892. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this insightful ethnological study of folklore from English antiquarian Sir George Laurence Gomme. First edition. A detailed and comprehensive ethnological study of folklore, with chapters on ethnic elements in custom and ritual, mythic influence of a conquered race, primitive belief, ethnic genealogy of folklore, and the continuation of races. Written by Sir George Laurence Gomme, an English public servant and antiquarian who helped found both the Victoria County History and the Folklore Society, and persuaded the London County Council to administer the blue plaque commemorative scheme. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light spotting and age toning to the first and last few pages. Contemporary ink inscription to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .