first edition Hardcover
1967 · New York
by Laver, James
New York: Hawthorn Books, 1967. 1st American edition. Hardcover. Orig. black cloth. Fine in fine dust wrapper. 256 pages. With 263 black and white plates.Bibliography. Index. An intelligent and entertaining guide by a noted social historian about the customs, styles and fashions of 19th century knick-knacks that stood on innumerable Victorian what-nots. (Inventory #: 2101)