{"product_id":"1923-english-costume-dion-clayton-calthrop-illustrated-fashion-history-hardcover-1","title":"1923 English Costume Dion Clayton Calthrop Illustrated Fashion History Hardcover","description":"English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop, is an antique illustrated study of English clothing and fashion, published by A. \u0026amp; C. Black, Ltd., London, in 1923.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor costume designers, artists, reenactors, and history enthusiasts, its detailed illustrations offer creative inspiration and a deeper understanding of how clothing expresses identity, status, and everyday life across generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalthrop pairs historical commentary with colorful full-page illustrations and black-and-white drawings showing garments, headwear, footwear, and accessories. The photographed plates include clothing from the reigns of Stephen and Henry VIII, bringing the shapes, textures, and details of historical dress into clear visual focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hardcover retains its decorative burgundy cloth binding, with gilt lettering, multicolored historical figures, and floral motifs on the front cover and spine. The top page edge is gilt, adding to its attractive antique presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe publication history identifies this copy as the 1923 reprint of the collected one-volume edition. It is not a first edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with notable binding wear. Covers show rubbing, surface marks, and wear to edges and corners. Spine ends are frayed, and the cloth along the joints is worn. The front inner hinge shows cracking and separation along the gutter. Endpapers are browned and spotted, with a handwritten gift inscription on the front free endpaper and an ownership name on the title page. Page edges show age toning and scattered marks. The photographed interior pages remain readable, and the illustrated plates shown retain attractive color. Please review all photographs for the binding wear and other condition details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU D-7","brand":"Second Chapter Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706162184440,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/1025\/7912\/files\/e7055ec8-099a-4b81-aef0-b90d254c6ddf_5d1b632a-d94f-4577-95b2-92d86352a5f2.jpg?v=1792225730","url":"https:\/\/secondchapterbookco.com\/products\/1923-english-costume-dion-clayton-calthrop-illustrated-fashion-history-hardcover-1","provider":"Second Chapter Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}