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Gentleman Clubs Book Collection, Set of 3
$350
£268.32
€307.03
CA$494.63
A$537.64
CHF 287.81
MX$6,498.85
NOK 3,626.95
SEK 3,344.99
DKK 2,293.04
About the Item
Enter the eccentric and fascinating world of history's iconic dandies and the gentleman's clubs where you might have found them. This collection of three hardbound books includes the following:
The Dandy: Brummell to Beerbohm by Ellen Moers, published by The Viking Press, N.Y. in 1960
Leather Armchairs: A Guide to the Great Clubs of London by Charles Graves, published by Coward-McCann, N.Y., first American edition 1964
The Gentleman's Clubs of London by Anthony Lejeune, published by Dorset Press 1984
Each book contains a mixture of fun and factual text, photographs in color and black
white, reprints of engravings and illustrations. A wonderful gift for your favorite modern 'dandy' or great decor for a gentleman's library.
CONDITION
All of the books are in good condition with sound binding though the paper dust jackets show wear including small tears at the edges. The Dandy book has some staining at the top of pages 112 and 113 as shown in photograph 6. It appears to be some sort of adhesive stain.
MEASUREMENTS
The books measure as follows:
The Dandy measures 6" wide x 8.5" tall x 1.5" deep.
Leather Armchairs measures 8" wide x 10" tall x 1.25" deep.
Gentleman's Clubs measures 9" wide x 12" tall x 1.25" deep.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Length: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:Dandy (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1960-1969
- Material Notes:Hardbound with paper dust jackets.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. All of the books are in good condition with sound binding though the paper dust jackets show wear including small tears at the edges. The Dandy book has some staining at the top of pages 112 and 113 as shown in photograph 6.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU487327630142
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