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The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport

$69
£52.68
€60.87
CA$96.86
A$107.96
CHF 56.64
MX$1,318.41
NOK 717.25
SEK 677.91
DKK 454.32

About the Item

The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport. New York: Crown Publishers, 1956. First edition fourth printing hardcover with no dust jacket, volume 1 of 2. 958 pp. A large chronological survey of fashion from the Babylonians through the 19th century. Chapters include; The Ancient Orient, Romans and Barbarians, The Dark Ages, Knighthood in Flower, The Renaissance among others. Illustrated in black and white. A great reference book for fashion, costume and jewelry designers as well as a picture dealer needing to identify the age of a painting by the costumes. Pictures clothing, shoes and even accessories. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Millia Davenport (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. cover shows signs of wear but the book is structurally sound, some foxing.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-674-1st1stDibs: LU260519685603

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