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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Step back into the elegant world of 19th-century fashion with T. Watson Greig's meticulously researched volume, "Ladies' dress shoes of the nineteenth century." This essential work offers an unparalleled exploration of women's footwear, tracing its evolution through the fascinating Victorian era. Delving beyond mere aesthetics, Greig examines the social significance and intricate design of ladies' shoes, providing invaluable insight into women's dress and popular culture of the time. The book meticulously details the historical progression of shoe styles, showcasing how footwear reflected the changing social norms and fashion sensibilities of the 19th century. Richly complemented by a wealth of captivating fashion illustrations and pictorial works, this book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the history of design, fashion accessories, and the nuanced details of period attire. Whether for the dedicated historian, the fashion enthusiast, or those with a keen eye for historical detail, "Ladies' dress shoes of the nineteenth century" remains an authoritative and visually stunning resource, illuminating an often-overlooked aspect of 19th-century life and style.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Ladies' old-fashioned shoes" by T. Watson Greig offers a meticulously researched and visually rich exploration into the fascinating world of women's footwear across historical eras. This essential work delves deep into the evolution of shoes, presenting a captivating narrative of changing styles, craftsmanship, and the cultural significance embedded in every design. As a foundational text in fashion history, Greig's volume illuminates how women's shoes were not merely accessories but powerful indicators of societal norms, technological advancements, and individual expression. Readers will journey through centuries of footwear, discovering the intricate details and broad trends that shaped the appearance and function of ladies' shoes. The book's extensive pictorial elements provide invaluable visual documentation, showcasing a diverse array of historical footwear with precision and clarity. For anyone captivated by costume history, the intricacies of fashion design, or the social narratives woven into everyday objects, "Ladies' old-fashioned shoes" serves as an indispensable guide. It stands as a testament to the enduring allure and historical importance of women's footwear, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and legacy of these timeless fashion statements.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Step back into the elegant world of 19th-century fashion with T. Watson Greig's meticulously researched volume, 'Ladies' dress shoes of the nineteenth century.' This essential work offers an unparalleled exploration of women's footwear, tracing its evolution through the fascinating Victorian era.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Ladies' old-fashioned shoes' by T. Watson Greig offers a meticulously researched and visually rich exploration into the fascinating world of women's footwear across historical eras. This essential work delves deep into the evolution of shoes, presenting a captivating narrative of changing styles, craftsmanship, and the cultural significance embedded in every design.

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FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, oblong folio, pp. [viii], [22], 9, [1] + 11 colour lithograph plates; [vi], [12], 10 + 4 colour lithograph plates & 2 black and white plates. Black and white illustrations within pagination, some plates printed with gold or silver inks. Original grey paper boards backed in red roan, boards bordered with black rules, central crest and corner shoe illustrations printed in black, edges sprinkled red. Some very faint marks. Binding somewhat rubbed and worn, some scrapes to leather. Ink inscription ?To Mr George Waterston from Thomas W. Greig? dated October 12, 1885 to initial blank. The scarce first book of antiquarian shoe collector Thomas Watson Greig of Glencarse (1837-1912), with the intention ?to preserve in an intelligible form what is fast crumbling into dust. as well as to to show the variety of shapes and the excellence of the workmanship and design used by our ancestors? (Preface), based on the the earlier part of his own collection. This copy was presented by the author to George Waterston, the lithograph printer responsible for this and his later work covering more modern historical shoes, ?Ladies? Dress Shoes of the Nineteenth Century? Greig?s own copy has annotations revealing that only 250 copies were printed, of which he presented 62, though many of these will have been dissected for the attractive plates, now much more often found in framed in galleries than still present in the original form. This copy is relatively well-preserved in the publisher?s binding, but its visible history seems contradictory: the initial blank (the paper of which matches neither the preceding flyleaves nor the following printed leaves) is inscribed in the year of original publication even though it is bound with the separately-published supplement of 1889. Greig did annotate his own copy towards a planned (but never realised) second edition incorporating the supplement, so may have held back presentation copies from binding in anticipation of its appearance, but there are also recorded presentation copies bound without the supplement with inscriptions dated as late as 1917.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 74 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 74 Language: English.

Chromolithograph, paper size: 28 x 44cm and image size: 15.5 x 30.5cm. Mounted, overall size: 33cm x 46.5cm. Plate from Ladies' Old-Fashioned Shoes by Greig, T. Watson. An important illustrated monograph on 17th century women's shoes. R. Colas, no. 1312, p.499; Lipperheide (repr. 1963), no. 1744.

Chromolithograph, paper size: 28 x 44cm and image size: 15.5 x 30.5cm. Mounted, overall size: 33cm x 46.5cm. Plate from Ladies' Old-Fashioned Shoes by Greig, T. Watson. An important illustrated monograph on 17th century women's shoes. R. Colas, no. 1312, p.499; Lipperheide (repr. 1963), no. 1744.

Chromolithograph, paper size: 28 x 44cm and image size: 14.5cm x 29.5cm. Mounted, overall size: 33cm x 46.5cm. Plate from Ladies' Old-Fashioned Shoes by Greig, T. Watson. An important illustrated monograph on 17th century women's shoes. R. Colas, no. 1312, p.499; Lipperheide (repr. 1963), no. 1744.

GREIG, T. Watson. Ladies' Old-Fashioned Shoes. Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1885. 1st edition. Oblong folio. [8], [22], 9, [1]pp., including 11 chomolithographed plates. [bound with] GREIG, T. Watson. Supplement to Old-Fashioned Shoes. Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1889. [3], [12], 10pp., including 6 chromolithographed plates. Orig. printed boards, spine rebacked in red linen, t.e.g. A vivid copy of two marvelous books, compiled by a real connoisseur of ladies' shoes. Grieg (1837-1912), a member of various historical societies in Perthshire, Scotland, was apparently a collector of historical shoes and authored a number of books to display his collection in full color. The preface explains that "the following Illustrations of Old Shoes are intended to preserve in an intelligible form what is fast crumbling into dust; and it has been my endeavour to collect the very best and most authentic specimens, as well as to show the variety of shapes and the excellence of the workmanship and design used by our ancestors." The first work shows a variety of shoes, beginning with one owned by Mary, Queen of Scots, and has four appendices of historical information about shoes. The Supplement includes four additional color plates of historical shoes in Greig's collection, and two black and white plates with sketches of Roman shoes. The appendix to the Supplement reprints a history of shoes found in the 1829 London Encyclopedia.

GREIG, T. Watson. Ladies' Dress Shoes of the Nineteenth Century. With Sixty-three Illustrations. Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1900. Folio. 3pp., plus 22 chromolithograph plates and captions. Orig. printed boards, faded and stained, rebacked in matching linen. Library bookplate and old stamps on verso of title page and bottom of two following leaves. Very good. A clean, vivid copy of a marvelous and eccentric book, compiled by a real connoisseur of ladies' shoes. Grieg (1837-1912), a member of various historical societies in Perthshire, Scotland, was apparently a collector of historical shoes and authored a number of books to display his collection in full color. The shoes, three to a plate, are nearly life-size, and the accompanying text describes Grieg's sources for his collecion - a number of ladies of the peerage feature alongside popular British actresses. "Seeing his outstanding collection of shoes age and crumble, Grieg commissioned a book to document the lot, to which he added meticulous notes about the former occupants" - Smithsonian, Design for Daily Life exhibition. OCLC locates 16 copies in libraries, but it is uncommon on the market, appearing only twice at auction this century.

First edition. One of 250 copies. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper to Captain Gordon Fry. 11 chomolithographed plates. [8], [22], 9, [1]pp. 1 vols. Oblong folio. Important illustrated monograph on 17th century women's shoes. "The following Illustrations of Old Shoes are intended to preserve in an intelligible form what is fast crumbling into dust; and it has been my endeavour to collect the very best and most authentic specimens, as well as to show the variety of shapes and the excellence of the workmanship and design used by our ancestors" (Preface). Colas 1312; Hiler, p. 395; Lipperheide 1744 Publisher's roan-backed paper covered boards, some wear and staining. Minor staining to the endpapers, else minor finger soiling. Ownership signatures on the half title 11 chomolithographed plates. [8], [22], 9, [1]pp. 1 vols. Oblong folio First edition. One of 250 copies. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper to Captain Gordon Fry.

Chromolithographed illustration of a pair of Ballet Slippers, printed with gold and silver inks, framed and glazed, overall size: 37cm x 52cm. Scarce first edition. 'The sixty-three ladies' shoes now illustrated have all belonged to and been worn by ladies of the 19th century. They have been most carefully selected to illustrate the variety and change of fashion during that period.' Each page contains three nearly life-sized shoes except for a single shoe on frontispiece and last plate, which depicts Madame Cerri's ballet slipper. Hiller p.395; Lipperheide 1746c.