The Parisian Gem of Fashion, by the Editor of the Ladies' Pocket Magazine. London: Joseph Robins, 1831. First edition pr...
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The Parisian Gem of Fashion, by the Editor of the Ladies' Pocket Magazine. London: Joseph Robins, 1831. First edition presumed. Twelvemo. iii, 190 pages. Forty-seven hand-colored drawings of women's Paris fashions of the day (one plate is missing). Full polished calf with gilt-stamped black morocco label to spine. Good condition. From the library of American film actor Glenn Ford, with his armorial bookplate.More Information:
The Parisian Gem of Fashion, by the Editor of the Ladies' Pocket Magazine. London: Joseph Robins, 1831. First edition presumed. Twelvemo. iii, 190 pages. Forty-seven hand-colored drawings of women's Paris fashions of the day (one plate is missing). Full polished calf with gilt-stamped black morocco label to spine. Marbled endpapers. Binding worn, particularly along edges and joint. Leather coming away at foot of spine. Boards scarred. Front hinge cracked. A charming little book, in good condition. The Ladies' Pocket Magazine featured fashion illustrations and fashion news interspersed with society tidbits, poetry and literary offerings. From the library of American film actor Glenn Ford, with his armorial bookplate.
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