Costume of the Ancients. By Thomas Hope and printed in London for William Miller. 1812, 2 volumes, [16], [55] and [18] pp along with 300 full-page engraved plates. Hardcover original half leather.
As-is, with rubbing and wear to boards and spines. Cracking to both front boards, with the front board and first end page of Volume I almost completely detached, along with notable looseness to Volume II. Text blocks remain bound well despite wear. Light markings and marginalia. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Includes 300 black-and-white engraved plates throughout both volumes, along with a catalogue of books for sale by the publisher at the rear of Volume II. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A beautiful assortment of the costumes, art, and architecture of the Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman works. A wonderful set for restoration.
COLC1812DJKX-0224-aj1058