Ackermann and Co
Prospectus of a New Monthly Work, the Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, & Politics
London, Ackermann, 1809. Hardcover. Bound in 3/4 red leather and marble paper over boards, 5 raised bands on spine with gilt design and lettering, top edge gilt, marble illustrated end pages. Bw illustrated title page listing this as No. VI, June 1809, 4 pp text, appx 190 color plates. Appears to include all plates from the first 8 years of this periodical. Illustrations include Ladies' Fashion (evening dresses, opera dresses, walking dresses, ball dresses, bridal dresses). VG- (light scuffing to boards, pages age toned, light foxing, plates are otherwise very clean and clear) .
Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
Professional sellerBook number: 190157
USD 3000.00 [Appr.: EURO 2802.25 | £UK 2401.25 | JP¥ 474652]
Keywords: American Decorative Arts ; Ladies Fashionable Dresses: Periodicals ; ; Costume / Dress - American