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Selections of ancient costume of Great Britain and Ireland from the seventh to the sixteenth century, out of the collection in the possession of the author (1814)
by Smith, Charles Hamilton
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London: William Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press, 1814. London, , 1814, Leatherbound hardcover
London, William Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press. For Messrs. Colnaghi and Co, 1814. First Edition. 36.5 x 26.5 cm. Frontispiece, Decorated Title Page, Title Page, Engraved Dedication Page, viii [Preface], (2) [subscribers list). (60) unpaginated, colored Plates with text description pages, (1) directions to the binder, (1) errata. Complete. Conteporary full red morocco with elaborate gilt and blind decorations. All edges gilt
Very good condition. Expertly rebound, using the original spine and boards. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Ex Libris of previous owner (N B Edmonstone) on front paste down. Mild age darkening throughout. Some foxing on the free endpapers.
London, William Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press. For Messrs. Colnaghi and Co, 1814. First Edition. 36.5 x 26.5 cm. Frontispiece, Decorated Title Page, Title Page, Engraved Dedication Page, viii [Preface], (2) [subscribers list). (60) unpaginated, colored Plates with text description pages, (1) directions to the binder, (1) errata. Complete. Conteporary full red morocco with elaborate gilt and blind decorations. All edges gilt
Very good condition. Expertly rebound, using the original spine and boards. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Ex Libris of previous owner (N B Edmonstone) on front paste down. Mild age darkening throughout. Some foxing on the free endpapers.
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- Rare Books Honolulu
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- Title
- Selections of ancient costume of Great Britain and Ireland from the seventh to the sixteenth century, out of the collection in the possession of the author (1814)
- Author
- Smith, Charles Hamilton
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- William Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1814
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- Artbooks; Travel & Exploration; Illustrated Books; Fine Press;
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