Costumes Through the Ages de N/A - 1982

New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1982 1982 U.S. Edition. VERY GOOD+. A clean, totally unmarked and firmly bound hardcover. Pages fine; cover of paper over boards with cloth spine and corners, color illustration on front, is clean with some light rubbing, bottom corners lightly bumped, otherwise fine. Binding firm and straight, hinges tight. No jacket, apparently as issued. This volume reproduces in the original format the 125 "Munchener Bilderbogen" - illustrated pamphlet sheets that first appeared in 1850. The book contains 250 color plates by various artists. Over 1500 clothed figures are displayed - illustrating the worldwide evolution of dress from ancient times to the late nineteenth century. 9-3/4 x 13-1/4"; 128 pages.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket.