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Author : Mme Marie Schild Title: One Thousand Characters Suitable For Fancy Costume Balls Publication: Second Edition Published By Samuel Miller London…. undated Circa London……………………. (See Pictures) Condition Of Book: This is a Very Good Copy of this book rebound in half blue calf over marbled boards with gilt title lettering along spine.This copy has new endpapers.The copy has maintained it’s original title page and comes profusely illustrated with 1000 characters in monochrome with some full page and indeed double page illustrations.This copy has NO previous names or inscriptions present.The binding remains firm with no hinge weakness and with no leaning to spine.Originally published in 1880 I believe.This is the second edition that was enlarged undated but Circa 1884 and with many period ads at the front and rear of the book including a loosely laid in Publisher’s advert for a musical album of Minuets & Cavottes.The Characters include Cinderella,Carmen,Catherine of Aragon,Marie Antionette to name but a few and a rather interesting fancy dress outfit of ” bread and cheese ” to page 9 (see pic) There is some staining to the book at the hinge join of the final 15 pages,otherwise lovely and clean with no loose leaves etc,light spotting only to the title page.Measures 28cm by 21.5cm 4to 144pp Second Edition [1884] Postage: (Free Insurance Is Included)UK Postage: £4.50 Sent Royal Mail 24 Tracked and Signed 1-2 Working Days Air-Mail Tracked and Signed £14.95 (Europe) 7-15 working days Air-Mail Tracked and Signed £16.95. (Rest of the World) 7 – 21 working days Air-Mail Tracked and Signed Zone 3 USA £19.95 7-21 working days Payments:Paypal We are happy to send you a paypal invoice on completion of the sale
