Synopsis of Ancient Costume
Thomas Dudley Fosbroke
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 18, 2007
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 18, 2007
About this Item
The first edition of this chronological overview to ancient costume. Being excerpts from Reverend Fosbroke's 'Encyclopedia of Antiquities'. The majority of pages remain unopened to the top edge.Uncommon for a copy of this work to have such bright pages.Collated, complete with all embellishments.With discussion of the ancient Greek, Roman, British, Anglo Saxon, Norman and English dress.A smart copy of this work. In a contemporary quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Small loss to the spine and extremities. The front joint is split at the cloth, with the hinge remaining firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Plate at page 26 is heavily spotted, otherwise the page only suffers the odd light spot. Good. Seller Inventory # 728L20
Bibliographic Details
Title: Synopsis of Ancient Costume
Publisher: John Nichols and Son, London
Publication Date: 1825
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Various
Condition: Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
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