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<dd>Preface dated and signed: "W. Hone. 13 Gracechurch-street, January, 1832." William Tegg at 85 Queen Street, Cheapside between 1850 and 1860; using name without "and Co." in imprint from 1860 to 1890. Cf. Ian Maxted. London book trade 1775-1800, p. 222</dd>
<dd>Originally published weekly from January 1831 to January 1832, in 52 numbers</dd>
<dd>"With one hundred and fourteen engravings."</dd>
<dd>Many of the engravings are by George Cruikshank</dd>
<dd>Includes bibliographical references and index</dd>
<dd>Rare Annex copy 1: Gift of Heber Cushing Peters</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Popular culture; Rites and ceremonies; Festivals; Folklore; Calendar; Almanacs, English</div>
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<dl><dd>Hone, William, 1780-1842</dd>
<dd>Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill</dd></dl></div>
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