CHRONICLES OF FASHION, from the Time of Elizabeth to the Early Part of the Nineteenth Century, in Manners, Amusements, Banquets, Costume, &c.
London: Richard Bentley, 1845. First Edition. Hardcover. A social history of English fashion which takes into account the appointments of the house, as well as the style and customs associated with banquets. 15 plates. Octavo, two volumes: xii, (ii), 439 (1); xii, 455, (1). The period calf boards have been expertly recased with new calf spines, burgundy and black leather spine labels, decorative gilt stamping, and marbled endpapers. An occasional hint of foxing to the contents. Some general shelfwear; otherwise very good. Very good. Item #73933
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