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PYNE, W.H.
The Costume of Great Britain.
Depictions of men and women at their trades, both new and age-old, are interspersed with illustrations of individuals in traditional and ceremonial dress and uniforms. The latter includes a Herald, a Knight of the Garter, the Speaker of the Commons, the Lord Mayor of London, peers in their robes, and examples of Highland dress. Many more traditional occupations are illustrated. The book illustrates both urban and London-based trades and nice examples of age-old trades that were itinerant throughout the country.
- Published
- London: William Miller, 1804.
- References
- Tooley 388; Bobins III 887; Lipperheide 985; Colas 2447; Abbey Life 430.
- Plates
- 61
- Binding/Size
- M=4to
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: William Miller, 1804.
- Ref
- 42
FIRST EDITION. Issued in 3 states (uncoloured backgrounds / partially coloured backgrounds / fully coloured backgrounds). Large 4to. Bound in full red morocco with gilt titles to spine, gilt decoration, and raised bands to spine. Elaborate lower edges stamped in gilt, and in blind, with gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt. 60 excellent hand-coloured plates. Minor scuffing and rubbing along extremities. The Interior is very bright and clean with no foxing. Bookplate of "J.G.Curtler - Bevere House" to front pastedown. The aquatint plates themselves do not bear a title but are taken from the accompanying leaves of text. Coloured plates in order: 1. Frontis. Knight of the Garter. 2. Title page. 3. Pottery. 4. Tanning. 5. Yeoman of the King's Body-Guard. 6. A Fireman. 7. Woman selling Salop. 8. Herald. 9. Chelsea Pensioner. 10. Wardmote Inquest. 11. Welsh Peasants Washing. 12. A Country Fair. 13. The Halfpenny-Showman. 14. Brewers. 15. Woman churning Butter. 16. Coal-Heavers. 17. Beadle of the Church. 18. Lord Mayor. 19. Sergeant Trumpeter. 20. Slaughter-man. 21. Brick Maker. 22. Knife Grinder. 23. Alderman. 24. Bishop. 25. Doctor of Civil Law. 26. Milk Woman. 27. Fisherman at a Capstan. 28. Waterman to a Coach Stand. 29. Dustman. 30. Lamp-Lighter. 31. The Pillory. 32. Guy Fawkes. 33. Admiral. 34. Rabbit-Woman. 35. Judge. 36. Barges. 37. Speaker of the House of Commons. 38. Peer of the Realm. 39. Waggon. 40. Watering Cart. 41. The Grass Roller. 42. General. 43. Fishermen. 44. Bill-Sticker. 45. Lord Mayor's Barge. 46. The Round-About. 47. Baron. 48. Baker. 49. Worsted Winder. 50. Highland Shepherd. 51. Prison Ships. 52. Lord Mayor's State Coach. 53. Smithfield Drover. 54. Dragoon. 55. Royal Mail. 56. Life-Boat. 57. Royal State Carriage. 58. Lottery Wheel. 59. Butcher. 60. Shrimper. 61. Highland Piper.
