London: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1964. First UK Edition. Burgundy Cloth. Very Good/Very Good Minus. Large 8vo. Illustrated. 139pp. An illustrated with book, with over 480 ancient clothing examples. Light creasing marks to about 8 leaves, with a corresponding 'scratch' mark to the upper fore-edge. Slight bumps to the head & tail of the spine. Small strip of fading to tail of spine. Tight & clean, with gilt embossed lettering to the spine. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped. Upper corners are a little worn, with niks to both. Couple of niks to the head of the spine - now repaired. Small chip with tear to tail of the rear panel. An acceptable wrapper. A very good copy.

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Bookseller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 219874
Title: Costume in Antiquity
Author: Laver, James
Illustrator: Illustrated
Format/Binding: Burgundy Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good Minus
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First UK Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1964
Size: Large 8vo
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: CLOTHING ANCIENT HISTORY

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