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An Unmarried Female of Waldai. by COSTUME - RUSSIAN EMPIRE) Dadley, J. (engraved by) - Plate dated 1803. Watermarks in

by COSTUME - RUSSIAN EMPIRE) Dadley, J. (engraved by)

An Unmarried Female of Waldai. by COSTUME - RUSSIAN EMPIRE) Dadley, J. (engraved by) - Plate dated 1803.  Watermarks in

An Unmarried Female of Waldai.

by COSTUME - RUSSIAN EMPIRE) Dadley, J. (engraved by)

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London.: W. Miller.. Plate dated 1803. Watermarks indicate ca. 1823.. Stipple engraving, handcolored, sheet size 14 x 10 inches. Light indentation at upper edge of sheet from vintage paperclip and two small (1/2 inch) squares of adhesive residue at upper corners on verso - neither affecting the image area in any way. A few pinprick size dots, scarcely noticeable. Overall very nice condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French. An exquisitely engraved and handcolored image, plate number 71 from "The Costume of the Russian Empire" first published in 1803, although this sheet is likely from the edition of circa 1823 that was published in Paris. The descriptive text gives information on the region and costume traditions: "Waldai is in the government of Novogorod...peopled by Poles...The inhabitants, particularly the women, are cheerful and handsome, and retain even to this day something of their original manners and accent..." etc. etc. .
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Publisher W. Miller.
  • Place of Publication London.
  • Date Published Plate dated 1803. Watermarks in
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