1886-1887 The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers Andrew W Tuer First Edit...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807) Andrew W. Tuer 1886-1887 Field & Tuer : London 9.5" by 6.5" vi [3], 4-366pp SUMMARY The first edition of this wonderfully illustrated and hand coloured study of the fashions of 1807. Colour Plates,First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of British publisher and printer Andrew White Tuer's wonderful work examining the popular fashions of the year 1807, drawing his analysis from the monthly issues of twenty-four periodicals publishing fashion journalism over the course of the year.Illustrated with thirty-seven plates, many hand coloured, and with costume plates that have been 'carefully hand tinted with gold and silver'. Collated, complete.Of the three editions simultaneously published, this is the demy octavo, and is neither limited nor signed.With the contemporary inscription of 'Marcia' to a front blank.A charming insight into late nineteenth century attitudes to the styles of the start of the century. CONDITION In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, exceptionally bright. Light fading of paper to tail of front and rear board. Contemporary inscription to front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd light handling mark. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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