Parapluie

pp. (6), 138. Illustrated throughout with decorations and great marginal paintings printed in several different colors after water colors by Paul Avril. Tall 8vo. Handsome contemporary full leather binding by Andrew Grieve, Edinburgh. Worn slightly at extremities. Original color printed wraps bound in. Engraved bookplate of William Cowan, the great Scottish photographer. A wonderful illustrated treatise on the history of costume, especially, umbrellas, parasols, gloves, and muffs. Paul Avril was one of the greatest book illustrators of the Nineteenth century. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! FR3