Freaks Fashion (14 results)

Soft cover. New edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. 228 pps.

Paperback.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1870 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 264.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Pages: title page; blank; Preface; vi - xii; Chapter I - IX pp10 - 224; Index pp225 - 227; blank; Ward Lock adverts from pp1 - 16. No author or date is stated. A pencilled note states c. 1867 . The Smithsonian lists a copy with no mention of a frontispiece and no mention of adverts, and states that a version of the book appeared in 1868 giving W. B. L. as author, who they identify as William Barry Lord, (Barry not Berry) but give no info why. The pagination is curious as the title page begins the text block on what is in effect page iii of the initial page-series in roman numerals. ie either pages i & ii constitute the front free end-paper or are missing. I have seen a copy listed on the net with a frontispiece which could be the missing i/ii. However that frontis is in a very different and more finished style to the other illustrations which are all in more newspaper style in our copy. The cover design and title are the same and also without date or author. Their cover is red Ours, here, is green. So the frontispiece could have been added for a variant edition or issue that happened to be in red cloth (or perhaps added by an owner for just the one copy). There is no sign of a frontispiece having been torn out of our copy. The end papers are very clean and could have been replaced, but the front paste down does lie against the front board as if laid there by machine rather than a restorer s human hand. Within the pagination of our copy are 54 line drawings, as listed in the List of Illustrations . 46 of these are full page and 8 are in-text. Illustration no. 54 also appears on the title page. The List of Illustrations does not mention a frontispiece. The Cornell University copy (other libraries list these same images also) has the same pagination as ours, no frontis piece and though they list 46 illus have 54 in the viewable pages. Theirs like ours has no date and no author and appears to be identical with ours internally. Although theirs has a name inked to the title page of William B. Lord. In several reference books we cannot find any notice about a William Barry Lord as an author nor therefore a listing of editions & variants for this title. So in the absence of better information we are unsure if our copy of this scarce book lacks a frontispiece or not, who it is by, or when printed. We assume ours is perhaps an earlier issue where an intended title page had not been ready and which appeared first in the green cloth issue, then later in red, or it could be the other way round - the cost of a title page abandoned after an early issue. Our copy's cover is in original green cloth, which is lettered in gilt with the cover illustration in gilt and black. A little rubbing to extremities, mild wear only. With the bookplate of Anne and F. G. Renier, well known book collectors. Very good indeed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good Plus. Octavo, 8.4 x 6.5 in., pp. xii + 9-227. Illustrated with frontispiece and 53 additional black and whole line drawings. Possible replacement image to p. 80. Red cloth boards with black frame, gilt title, and black and gilt-framed black illustration to front. Gilt title to spine. Rubbing to extremities; light soiling to boards. Bumped corners, several worn through to cardboard. Marbled endpapers. One inch tear to top of rear joint; Shelf-fraying to spine caps. Interior unmarked. "Now that the doors have closed to get ready for the big move, volunteers and staff have started the Herculean task of cataloging and packing each artifact. During my usual afternoon to volunteer, I found this book. It was so interesting that I had to write about it. The book's title is "Freaks of Fashion" with illustrations of the changes in corsets and crinolines, from remote periods to the present time. It was printed in London by Ward, Lock, and Tyler, Warwick House, Paternoster Row. Looking in the last chapter, "the present time" was around 1868. The first example of a corset was a description of a primitive man making himself a wide belt to hold his knife, quiver, and other hunting gear. For security, he used laces to tighten the belt so it would stay in place. The last illustration in the book is of two ladies wearing the 1868 fashion of a glove-tight-fitted corset along with a cage undergarment called the Zephyrina jupon. As I read through the book and enjoyed the illustrations, I realized that women and girls had only a few fashions that didn't have them strapped into some kind of contraption so tightly that some would faint. The corset was made from many types of material. Some were made with heavy cloth such as sailcloth and were laced in the front. Others were made of cloth with bone or metal called stays. Those corsets usually hooked in the front and laced in the back. During the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth, corsets were made of metal. One description by a French writer is: "This formidable corset was hardened and stiffened in every imaginable way; it descended in a long hard point and rose stiff and tight to the throat, making the wearers look as if they were imprisoned in a close-fitting fortress." Crinolines are another undergarment that came in and out of fashion. One style was a round hoop of crinoline that extended out from the waist for over 18 inches and draped downward. This style did not go to the floor. Women could show her ankles! There were crinolines that had hoops spaced down the skirt. Each hoop was larger than the one before. This style helped with the illusion of a very small waist. Other fashions had women and men wearing up to three or four ruffs around their necks which restricted turning their head. There were big ruffs made like a large fan that was worn behind the lady's head. This book also has information on jewelry, shoes, stockings, and makeup worn with each fashion. Since "Freaks of Fashion" was written before the bustle was designed, I wonder what the authors would have said about it." (from The Tribune Star, Terra Houte, IN).

HARD BACK. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No. 227pp. 54 black & white line drawings. This copy has been well re-bound with a gold stamped green leather spine, and marbled boards.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 107 Size: Book.

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 267 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. 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: 267.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1870. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 264, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 250.