A collection of the dresses of different nations, ancient and modern : Particularly old English dresss; after the designs of Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others, with an account of the authorities from which the figures are taken, and some short historical remarks on the subject. To which are added the habits of the principal characters on the English stage...... (Recueil des habillements de différentes nations, anciens et modernes et en particulier des vieux ajustements anglois; d`après les desseins de Holbein, de Vandyke, de Hollar, et de quelques autres. Avec une detail des sources & des autorités, d`où ces figures ont été prises; et quelques remarques historiques sur le sujet. Auquel sont ajoutés les habits des principaux caracteres du théatre anglois.). 4 volumes. First edition,
London: Thomas Jefferys, geographer to his Majesty. 1757-72. 4to., 21 x 27cm. 4 vols., complete.., titles French and English, printed in red and black... 480 engraved plates, one with short marginal tear (not affecting image).... previous owner's ink signature to titles, spotting; ownership signatiture of Henry Sandford; bookplates of Geo. H. Brook and, Captain Richard Campbell,; contemporary calf, rebacked on goatskin....References: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection., GT509 .C65 1757+ Oversize;OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:
11929706. Item #51-7149
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