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Organized into four principal sections with a scope ranging from the ancient world to the nineteenth century, this illustrated volume offers a detailed accounting of men's and women's clothing, both fashions and formal wear as well as everyday garb.
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Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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Condition: Good. illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP82762333
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The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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ISBN 13: 9780816019762
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Condition: Good. illustrated edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102358493
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The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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ISBN 10: 0816019762
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Condition: Good. illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP82762333
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The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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ISBN 13: 9780816019762
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5th printing. 320 pages printed on high-quality paper. Racinet's six-volume "History of World Costume" published between 1876 and 1888 which has never been surpassed in subject, scope or detail has been translated, edited and redesigned to make it accessible to the twentieth century reader. Folio 13 1/4" x 9" blue boards stamped in gilt. 4 sections. Over 2,000 illustrations. Single ex-library ink stamp on top page edges. Tightly bound. Very little signs of use. A nice copy. Dust jacket in clear jacket protector sleeve attached at endpages. Very Good/ Fine. Seller Inventory # 020530
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 13.3 X 9.2 X 1.2 inches; 320 pages. Seller Inventory # 120250
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The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Blue cloth with silver titles on spine, folio, 320 pages; just a hint of edge wear; dust jacket now protected in mylar. Please note, this is an oversize book an may incur extra shipping charges. Between 1876 and 1888, a Frenchman named Albert Racinet produced a six-volume 'History of the World in Costume'. One of the earliest books on the subject, its scope and detail has never been surpassed. 'The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes' is a recreation of Racinet's classic work. Seller Inventory # CS00699