16mo. 16cm, xx,376p., frontis, 136 illustrations, in contemporary half tan calf, gilt ruled panels, black morocco label, marbled boards, some slight edge wear, a fine copy (ds1). - James Planche (1796-1880), British dramatist and antiquary, is credited in introducing historically accurate costumes in the 19th century British theatre. A well-illustrated volume that includes chapters on the national costumes of Scotland and Ireland. Published "under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.".

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Title: History of British Costume. (The Library of Entertaining Knowledge)
Publisher: London. Charles Knight. 1834

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J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc.
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