SHAW, HENRY Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages. London: William Pickering, 1843. 2 vols. 8vo, 3/4 black morocco over green cloth, a.e.g. Complete with 94 illustrations including the title page and two double-page plates, most of which are beautifully colored. The text is additionally and generously adorned with illuminated initials and other lavish in-text illustrations. First edition. Minor rubbing to the extremities, with the front board of Vol. II almost detached; minor foxing to the page edges, and a few minor defects, remaining relatively clean and bright. Estimate $ 400-600 Literature: Hiler, H. Bib. of costume, p. 796; Lipperheide, F. Kat. der Kostümbibliothek, 325; Ray, G.N. Illustrator and the book in England, 102; McLean, R. Victorian book design, p. 66
SHAW, HENRY Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages. London: William Pickering, 1843. 2 vols. 8vo, 3/4 black morocco over green cloth, a.e.g. Complete with 94 illustrations including the title page and two double-page plates, most of which are beautifully colored. The text is additionally and generously adorned with illuminated initials and other lavish in-text illustrations. First edition. Minor rubbing to the extremities, with the front board of Vol. II almost detached; minor foxing to the page edges, and a few minor defects, remaining relatively clean and bright. Estimate $ 400-600 Literature: Hiler, H. Bib. of costume, p. 796; Lipperheide, F. Kat. der Kostümbibliothek, 325; Ray, G.N. Illustrator and the book in England, 102; McLean, R. Victorian book design, p. 66
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