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The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth and marvels

Book
1864 (published)
Place of origin

Book, 'The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth and marvels', by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by London, R. Bentley, 1864.


Object details

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TitleThe Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth and marvels (published title)
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Book, 'The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth and marvels', by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by London, R. Bentley, 1864.
Gallery label
THOMAS INGOLDSBY, 'THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS; OR MIRTH AND MARVELS' The Ingoldsby Legends were a series of poems and stories set in the Middle Ages which became very popular. This copy has a binding decorated with appropriate motifs of dragons and heraldry. Leather binding with gold blocking Written by R.H. Barham (born in 1788, died in 1845) under the pseudonym Thomas Ingoldsby Published in London by Richard Bentley National Art Library no. L.688-1933 (15/03/2018)
Other numbers
  • 38041800994881 - NAL barcode
  • 55.B.18 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
L.688-1933

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Record createdDecember 13, 2017
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