Bernard J Shapero : Rare Books

Russia

[HARDING, Edward].

Costume of the Russian Empire. illustrated by upwards of seventy richly coloured engravings.


For Stockdale, London, 1810. Large 4to (40.5 x 29.5 cm). Hand-coloured half title, title and text in English and French, dedication, 72 stipple engraved hand-coloured costume plates, including two bis plates at plates 5 and 20. Modern half calf to style, spine with raised bands, decorated and lettered in gilt; uncut.

Fine copy, uncut, of the first edition by Harding of these celebrated hand-coloured Russian costumes. Colas 703; Lipperheide 1342.

Price: £ 1950
US Dollar Price: $ 0
Stock Number: 70702

Image of [HARDING, Edward]. Costume of the Russian Empire. illustrated by upwards of seventy richly coloured engravings.