The Farce of Fashion

James Riddell; John Berry

Published by Riddle Books, London, 1946

About this Item

The first edition of this charming children's book displaying clothing and fashions throughout the centuries. The first edition of this work, with unclipped front flyleaf.Vibrantly illustrated throughout, and with accompanying descriptive text. The work of James Riddell and John Berry.With fourteen leaves horizontally divided in half, with colour illustrations to each leaf. These leaves can be mixed and matched in countless combinations, resulting in a multitude of humorous outfits.Collated, complete.With the stamp of Michael and Megan Dawson, a husband and wife who established a successful business dealing in and restoring pop-up books, to the head of the front flyleaf. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, with flyleaves as issued. Front flyleaf unclipped. Rear board lightly age toned, with light rubbing to back strip head and tail. Stamp to head of front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 915F54

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Farce of Fashion

Publisher: Riddle Books, London

Publication Date: 1946

Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: James Riddell; John Berry

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book