Author: BORROW GEORGE
Title: The Zincali, an account of the Gypsies of Spain
Description: London, Dent. 1924, Second thus. Cloth, 12mo - over 6? - 7? tall. (500 gram rate) small dark olive green cloth, titled to spine with dulled gilt and decoration, Everyman's Library edition #697, slight lean to spine, top edge dusted dark green, 251pp + 4pp adverts, nice paper and good sewn binding, double woodcut Wm Morris style title page, This is an in depth account of all Gypsy / Romany customs as observed in Spain in the period 1835-40, Short introduction to gypsy lore in general then much detail on the Zincali in particular including specimens of the language as well as much on the occult reputation of the Romany folk, Invaluable for students of these mysterious peoples. Very Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: Gipsies Gypsys Gypsies Spain Espana Romany Travel Occult Tarot Folklore


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