Victorian panorama : a survey of life & fashion from contemporary photographs
by Quennell, Peter (1905-1993)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Batsford, 1937. 1st edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Spine uniformly sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 120 pages color frontispiece, plates, portraits 23 cm. Notes: Illustrated lining-papers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Beginnings of photography -- Victorian London -- Victorian family life -- Victorian low life -- Some Victorian characters -- Victorian stage -- Victorian fashion -- Victorian taste (The Great Exhibition). Subjects: 1800-1901; Costume Great Britain History 19th century; Manners and customs; Photography History; England Social life and customs 19th century; Pictorial works; Victorian Period.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 393507
- Title
- Victorian panorama : a survey of life & fashion from contemporary photographs
- Author
- Quennell, Peter (1905-1993)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : Batsford
- Date Published
- 1937
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