The ballad of Beau Brocade : and other poems of the XVIIIth century / by Austin Dobson ; with fifty illustrations by Hugh Thomson
1892, First Edition. London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Boards lightly sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #381287
Physical description: xiii, [3], 89, [2] pages, 26 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm. Contents: The ballad of Beau Brocade -- A gentleman of the old school -- A gentlewoman of the old school -- A dead letter -- The old sedan chair -- The ladies of St. James's -- Molly Trefusis -- A chapter of Froissart -- Notes. Subjects: Hofheimer, Henry and Hannah; 1700-1799; Manners and customs; English poetry 19th century; Poetry, Modern; Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century ; Poetry; Grande-Bretagne Mœurs et coutumes 18e siècle ; Poésie; Great Britain.
Price: €75.00