Old Times: A Picture of Social Life at the End of the Eighteenth. Century, Collected and Illustrated from the Satirical and Other Sketches of the Day. 1885 First Edition
by Ashton, John
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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Old Times: A Picture of Social Life at the End of the Eighteenth Century. Collected and Illustrated from the Satirical and Other Sketches of the Day. By John Ashton. With Eight-eight Illustrations. New York: Scribner & Welford, 1885 First Edition.
A stunning satirical look at the fashion, politics, daily life of the Royals and the middle class of the period, with many of the illustrations from the Times. (London)
Condition: NOT a library book. Sound binding. New matching spine with stamped gilt title, author, and date as shown. Original boards. Complete with tissue guarded frontispiece. All 88 illustrations present, printed in red ink. See samples pictured. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18850050723
- Title
- Old Times: A Picture of Social Life at the End of the Eighteenth. Century, Collected and Illustrated from the Satirical and Other Sketches of the Day. 1885 First Edition
- Author
- Ashton, John
- Illustrator
- Frontispiece Plus 87 satirical plates printed in red ink
- Format/Binding
- Original red covers, re-backed with stamped gilt spine
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Scribner & Welford
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1885
- Pages
- 354 incl Alpha Index
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Royal family, middle class, follies, satire, Times, Social Life, Men's dress, Women's dress, Navy and Army, Social Economy, Gaming, Gambling, Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Masquerades, Concerts, Money, Monetary, Law, Police, Political, Politics, Royalty, Variet
- Bookseller catalogs
- History - British; Humor / Satire; Illustrated Books; Etiquette, social behavior;
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