The Philosophy of Dress With a Few Notes on National Costumes

Full leather 8vo; 23, (1)pp. Published by Jewish clothier E. Moses & Son, who were the subject of public scrutiny over their labor practices. The book is a form of advertising, containing reference to traditional Eastern fashions and customs, as well as a discussion of costume in Shakespeare and discussion of Samuel Pepys. About Very Good with tissue repair to upper front joint, rubbing to tips and nick to the lower edge of the front board, a few areas with fine pale speckling. Foxing and discoloration, occasional creasing to textblock. Bright gilt stamped cover, an attractive copy of a scarce item.