The church treasury of history, custom, folk-lore, etc. / edited by William Andrews
1898, 1st edition. London : W. Andrews. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over beveled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #430011
Physical description: 301 pages : illustrations, plates ; 22 cm. Contents: Stave-kirks, by G.S. Tyack. -- Curious churches in Cornwall, by W.S. Lach-Szyrma -- Holy wells, by C. Walters -- Hermits and hermit-cells, by J.H. Barker -- Church wakes -- Fortified church towers, by W. Andrews -- The Knights templars: their churches and their privileges, by J.R. Rees -- English mediaeval pilgrimages, by W.H. Thompson -- Pilgrims' signs, by G.S. Tyack -- Human skin on church doors, by G.S. Tyack -- Animals of the church, in wood, stone, and bronze, by T.T. Wildridge -- Queries in stones, by F. Haslewood -- Pictures in churches, by G.S. Tyack -- Flowers and the rites of the church, by H. Friend -- Ghost-layers and ghost-laying, by R.W. Rees -- Church walks, by W.B.R. Caley -- The Westminster wax-works, by W. Andrews -- Index. Subjects: Church of England Customs and practices. Church of England History. Christian antiquities England. Church architecture. Folklore England. Rites and ceremonies England.
Price: €30.00