The Cambrian Popular Antiquities; or, an Account of some Traditions, Customs, and Superstitions of Wales: with Observations as to their Origin, &c. &c.

London: E. Williams, 1815 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". I. Havell; J. Havell. The first edition of this curious collection of Welsh folk tales and ancient traditions, illustrated with bright hand coloured plates. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of Welsh folk tales, traditions and superstitions, from English clergyman and antiquarian Peter Roberts, who conjectures as to the origins of these cultural traditions and tales.Illustrated with nine hand coloured copper engraved plates from I. and J. Havell, and one further plate. Collated, complete.Discussing the Arthurian legend, funeral rites, Druidic circles and Druidism, fairies, superstitious dances and 'omens and predictions'.Bound by Thomas Owen, and with his binder's label to front pastedown.A beautifully illustrated work of Welsh social history, discussing a variety of fascinating and supernatural folk tales and traditions. In a quarter morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Shelf wear to back strip head, with light marks to back strip. Binder's label to head of front pastedown. Discolouration to front and rear hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Light offsetting to pages facing plates, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Very Good