The Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth Century As Represented in the Pictures and Engravings of the Time 3 Volume Set
by Max Von Boehn and Dr. Oskar Fischel; translated by M. Edwardeswith An Introduction by Grace Rhys
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
E-138. Very Good. Hardcover. Hardcover. 8vo. J. M. Dent, London/E P Dutton & Company, New York. 1909. 3 Volumes. Vol 1 - xvi, 179 pgs; Vol 2 - 164 pgs; Vol 3 - 157 pgs Extensively illustrated with hand colored plates, monochrome photos and B&W illustrations throughout. Bound in green cloth boards with small, decorative gold and floral designs covering front, back and spine. Gilt title on front board and spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities (spines faded and worn). Maude Caroline Hathaway bookplate present to the front pastedown. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. An excellent and in depth work showing the clothing and fashions of the 19th century. E-138; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Last Exit Books
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- Title
- The Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth Century As Represented in the Pictures and Engravings of the Time 3 Volume Set
- Author
- Max Von Boehn and Dr. Oskar Fischel; translated by M. Edwardeswith An Introduction by Grace Rhys
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Place of Publication
- E-138
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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