Item #20625 Ladies' Mistakes Cupid's Changeling A Stitch in Time Love's Progress. James Laver.

Ladies' Mistakes Cupid's Changeling A Stitch in Time Love's Progress

Bloomsbury England: The Nonesuch Press, 1933. F. 106 pages; Limited edition No. 171 of 300 on very nice quality Batchelor's Hammer and Anvil paper, printed at the Fanfare Press; nine illustrations in black and white by Thomas Lowinsky; 3 short pieces by James Laver (1899-1975) British expert on fashion and writer - ...He was equable and adaptable to an uncommon degree, he was learned without being pedantic, and convivial without becoming intemperate, a quietly genial man. He is now remembered for his analysis of fashion trends and his books on art and artists..." (Doris Langley Moore, rev. in the DNB); bound in the original blue-gray marbled paper covered boards, silver gilt paper spine title label, matching cardstock slipcase; slipcase very worn and splitting; still holding together; volume spine worn, rubbed, old discoloration on back board, bit of bowing; nevertheless contents very good, nicely printed. Item #20625

Price: $45.00

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