Designs of Modern Costume
by Henry Moses
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good-/None
- Seller
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Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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About This Item
A collection of finely engraved plates illustrating the Regency vogue for neo-Classical dress
29 delicate line engravings showing Empire-style costumes and furnishings, as well as scenes from literature (Alexander Pope's Belinda) and antiquity (Pericles, Pan and Syrinx, Echo and Narcissus)
Henry Moses (1782-1870) was a sought-after engraver who worked for James Barrie, William Opie and Benjamin West. He enjoyed a great reputation for his outline plates, which are distinguished for the purity and correctness of the drawing. Among his other works are A Collection of Vases 1814, Picturesque Views of Ramsgate 1817, Vases from the Collection of Sir Henry Englefield 1819, Sketches of Shipping 1824, Marine Sketch Book 1826, etc.
This collection was also issued under the imprint of at least two other London publishers in 1823 (McLean and Miller).
Leather spine solid, paper boards soiled, bookplate of Walter and Edith Wiggin on front endpaper, hinges repaired, all 29 plates present, but as often, with varying degrees of foxing and spotting.
29 delicate line engravings showing Empire-style costumes and furnishings, as well as scenes from literature (Alexander Pope's Belinda) and antiquity (Pericles, Pan and Syrinx, Echo and Narcissus)
Henry Moses (1782-1870) was a sought-after engraver who worked for James Barrie, William Opie and Benjamin West. He enjoyed a great reputation for his outline plates, which are distinguished for the purity and correctness of the drawing. Among his other works are A Collection of Vases 1814, Picturesque Views of Ramsgate 1817, Vases from the Collection of Sir Henry Englefield 1819, Sketches of Shipping 1824, Marine Sketch Book 1826, etc.
This collection was also issued under the imprint of at least two other London publishers in 1823 (McLean and Miller).
Leather spine solid, paper boards soiled, bookplate of Walter and Edith Wiggin on front endpaper, hinges repaired, all 29 plates present, but as often, with varying degrees of foxing and spotting.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Florilegius (JP)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Flo212
- Title
- Designs of Modern Costume
- Author
- Henry Moses
- Illustrator
- Henry Moses
- Format/Binding
- Half leather, gilt spine, paper boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry Setchel & Son
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1812]
- Size
- Octavo, 21.5 x 17cm
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Henry Moses, neo-classical, Empire, Modern Costumes, Regency, Georgian, fashion, elegance, aristocracy, beau monde
- Bookseller catalogs
- Costume;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Florilegius
Biblio member since 2019
Tokyo, Tokyo
About Florilegius
Tokyo-based bookseller specializing in European illustrated books from the 18th to 19th century, mainly botanical, zoological, costume and travel. Also Japanese ukiyo-e and woodblock botanicals, flower arrangement, etc.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Bookplate
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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