Costume in England: A History of Dress

from the earliest period until the close of the Eighteenth Century/ to which is appended/ an illustrated. glossary of terms/ for all/ articles of use or ornament worn about the person

Binding signed by H. Tamper.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1860.  Attractive old leatherbound tome. With 700 line drawings by the author, F. W. Fairholt. Marbled endpapers, all edges nicely gilt. Handsome bookplate. With several minor flaws: Leather a bit soiled in places. Gold a trifle dulled. Title page coming loose.