Bidspirit auction | J. Leite de Vasconcellos

J. Leite de Vasconcellos - Tradições Populares de Portugal, 1ª Edição - J. Leite de Vasconcellos, 1882. Published in 1882 by Livraria Portuense de Clavel & C.ª, this is the first edition of one of the most significant works of Portuguese cultural historiography. Authored by the eminent researcher J. Leite de Vasconcellos, this work constitutes the first major systematic study on folklore and ethnography in Portugal. The volume brings together a vast and valuable survey of customs, beliefs, legends, festivals, songs, and cultural practices that define the identity of the Portuguese people. The copy, in paperback format with 320 pages, is preserved in an elegant half-leather binding with handmade marbled paper. It is an indispensable reference piece of high bibliographic value, representing a foundational landmark for any collection dedicated to ethnography and national traditions.