The ballad of Beau Brocade : and other poems of the XVIIIth century / by Austin Dobson ; with fifty illustrations by Hugh Thomson
by Dobson, Austin (1840-1921); Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920) [illustrator]
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About This Item
London : K. Paul, Trench, Tr�bner & Co., 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Boards lightly sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xiii, [3], 89, [2] pages, 26 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm. Contents: The ballad of Beau Brocade -- A gentleman of the old school -- A gentlewoman of the old school -- A dead letter -- The old sedan chair -- The ladies of St. James's -- Molly Trefusis -- A chapter of Froissart -- Notes. Subjects: Hofheimer, Henry and Hannah; 1700-1799; Manners and customs; English poetry 19th century; Poetry, Modern; Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century ; Poetry; Grande-Bretagne M�urs et coutumes 18e si�cle ; Po�sie; Great Britain.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 381287
- Title
- The ballad of Beau Brocade : and other poems of the XVIIIth century / by Austin Dobson ; with fifty illustrations by Hugh Thomson
- Author
- Dobson, Austin (1840-1921); Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920) [illustrator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : K. Paul, Trench, Tr�bner & Co.
- Date Published
- 1892
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