Beau Brummell Henri-Bert Color Illust 1930 Illust 1/20 copies Regency England

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Bert Henri Beau Brumell. [ Regency England] [Men's fashion] France: Société française d'Editions, 1930. 1 of 20 copies. Illustrated by Paul Welsch Cream colored paper boards, No spine title, Title in blue with embossed portrait, Illustrated with color pages trimmed in blue all chapters begin with a decorated letter in blue. 5 3/16 in tall, 188 pages. Text in English, adapted and translated from French by Lucie Saint Elme and Harry Morgan, preface by Andre Fouquieres Les. Minor hand soiling, Small bump to cover lower front. Bindings tight. George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) was an iconic figure in Regency England, the arbiter of men's fashion, and a friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV. He established the mode of dress for men that rejected overly ornate fashions for one of understated, but perfectly fitted and tailored bespoke garments. This look was based on dark coats, full-length trousers rather than knee breeches and stockings, and above all immaculate shirt linen and an elaborately knotted cravat Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Member of IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association] Pleased to present: Travel, Exploration and Geography; Decorative Bindings, read more

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