Description
Costume of the ancients. London: William Miller, 1809. First edition, 2 volumes, 4to, presentation copy, inscribed in volume 1 from Thomas Hope to his father-in-law "To the Archbishop of Tuam from the Author, May 9, 1809", 200 engraved plates, half-titles, contemporary half black straight-grain morocco over mauve moiré silk covered boards, morocco and gilt lettering piece to centre of each board, a very bright set