The Lady’S Monthly Museum; Or, Polite Repository Of Amusement And Instruction. New Series Volume 3. July To December 1807 Fashion/Costume

London, printed for Vernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1807. 12mo. (iv), [4], 288pp. Illustrated with 6 full-page hand coloured plates of women's fashions and 6 engraved portraits. A bound volume of 6 monthly issues of this uncommon Regency-era magazine for women, spanning July to December, 1807. Featuring articles covering general interest stories, the arts, music, 'society' life and contemporary fashion. Attractively bound in contemporary full mottled calf with gilt decoration to the spine and marbled endpapers. Extremities of the binding rubbed. A small amount of loss to the front and rear hinges as a result of worm damage but with the covers still firmly attached. Slight loss to the upper head cap. Moderate to heavy foxing to all of the engraved portraits. One hand-coloured plate noticeably browned. A light water stain affecting the lower quarter of all pages in the second half of the text block including three of the hand-coloured plates. Otherwise, a reasonably clean copy with bright hand colouring, the text block sound and the binding in good condition. NB The price of this item is negotiable dependent on your chosen payment method. Further photographs available on request. Please feel welcome to make contact if you have any questions about this item or to discuss payment options. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall