Lot n° 39
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United Kingdom - MEYRICK (S. M.) & PYNE (W. H.). The cos - Lot 39
United Kingdom - MEYRICK (S. M.) & PYNE (W. H.). The costume of Great Britain, designed, engraved and written by W.H. Pyne. London, Miller, 1804. In-folio, red long-grain morocco, richly decorated ribbed spine, gilt laces and large central decor stamped in cold on the boards, gilt roulette inside and on the edges, gilt edges.
First edition. The illustration includes a vignette on the title and 60 finely colored hors-texte plates, each accompanied by an explanatory note in English.
The author was a painter, engraver, landscape artist and literary author. In this book, he combines these three talents and invites the reader to discover the many facets of early 19th-century Britain. He presents the costumes of royalty, clergy, soldiers, servants, etc. These beautifully drawn, colorful plates bring the characters to life. Readers can identify with the luxury of the clergy or the suffering endured by the working class.
A fine, uncreased copy, with some minor wear or old restorations.
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