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Ackermann's Repository of Arts - Volume Two with 177 Originally Hand-colored Fashion Engravings (*** ITEM DESCRIPTION AMENDED)

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $3,000 - $5,000

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*** AMENDED LISTING ***


This is volume two with 177 originally hand-colored fashion engravings is from Rudolph Ackermann’s
<em>Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufacturers, Fashions, and Politics.</em> The work was published in London by Ackermann between 1819 and 1828.<br><br>The work was sent in issues that featured color prints on various subject that provide insight into early 19th century upper class England. This particular selection from the work has 177 originally hand-colored stipple and line engraved fashion plates. The illustrations represent some of the finest women’s fashion plates of the late Georgian and Regency period. Types of dress illustrated include: full dress, morning dress, evening, walking, half, ball, carriage, promenade, dinner, bridal, and opera dresses.<br><br>The work is handsomely bound in full green morocco with raised bands, ornate floral gilt toolin compartments, with all edges gilt. The title page is absent from the volumes. The binding was completed by Beford.

Paper Size: ~ 6" by 9 1/4"

Paper Type or Special Features: Volume Two with 177 Originally Hand-colored Fashion Engravings


Condition report:

The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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