Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the English ALEXANDER, William [Near Fine] [Hardcover]

1828 Costumes of ENGLAND Bishops Gypsies Dress Illustrated Alexander 50 PLATES Early in the 19th-century, author William Alexander published what proved to be some of the most coveted and highly sought after historical surveys of Eastern costumes. Published under the title Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners , this anthropologic study of human custom has remained popular for more than two centuries and delivers descriptions and exquisite illustrations of people from around the world. This particular volume, Costume of England, includes 50 exquisite color engravings depicting 19th-century men and women, English bishops, gypsies, milk maids, Hussars and other military soldiers, mayors, postmen, politicians and judges, shepherds and farmers, and so many more. Item number: #25169 Price: $750 ALEXANDER, William Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the English London: Printed for James Goodwin, [1828]. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o Unpaginated [~104] o 50 color plates, with descriptions References: Abbey Travel 244 Language: English Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~10in X 7.25in (25cm x 18.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25169 Photos available upon request.