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George Laurence Gomme (1853–1916)

Author of Folklore as an historical science

35+ Works 73 Members 2 Reviews

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Series

Works by George Laurence Gomme

Folklore as an historical science (1908) 13 copies, 1 review
The Handbook of Folklore (2015) 3 copies, 1 review
The Queen’s Story Book (1902) 3 copies
London (2012) 2 copies
The princess's story book — Editor — 1 copy

Associated Works

The blinded soldiers and sailors gift book (1915) — Contributor — 7 copies
The History of Sir Richard Whittington thrice lord mayor of London (2009) — Editor, some editions — 4 copies

Tagged

Common Knowledge

Birthdate
1853-12-18
Date of death
1916-02-23
Gender
male
Nationality
UK
Associated Place (for map)
UK

Members

Reviews

2 reviews
Book Description: The Folklore Society 1890. First edition. 12mo vii 193pp, two fold-out forms, one for Tabulation and one for Analysis of customs and superstitions, plus forms of Application for Membership; Registration of Folk-Lore Work now in hand; Application to Assist in the Tabulation Work of the Society and several blank pages for notes. Very good plus condition in rust brown cloth, black stamped margins to front, initials in gilt to front, titles gilt to spine. Dark brown endpapers. show more Small label for H. Raymond Brown tipped in to front free endpaper. Slight wear to ends of spine and corners. A clean, tight copy. show less
Book Description: London: Methuen & Co., 1908. First edition, 8vo., pp.xvi,371,44(adverts), 22 b/w plates, cloth, gilt, very minor marks on spine, occasional light foxing, a very good bright copy.

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John Galt Contributor
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Statistics

Works
35
Also by
2
Members
73
Popularity
#240,525
Rating
½ 3.5
Reviews
2
ISBNs
21

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