1832 The Ladies' Pocket Magazine (Complete Parts I and II) - Illustrated Antique Book

In very good condition, here is a scarce collection of The Ladies' Pocket Magazine from 1832 comprising both Parts I and II. With twenty-four superb colour Victorian fashion plates, plus ten steel-engraved illustrations. In an attractive binding. With a few condition points to note - detailed below.

A highly popular, diminutive British monthly periodical edited, printed, and published by Joseph Robins out of London. Running from 1824 to 1840, this small, slim "pocket-sized" magazine was released in individual monthly issues priced at sixpence, which were then traditionally collected and half-bound by owners into two distinct volumes per year (Part I and Part II). Catering to women navigating the transition from the late Georgian into the early Victorian era, it balanced moral instruction with light entertainment, filling its pages with essays, poetry, historical anecdotes, and serialised romantic stories. Its most defining features were its hand-coloured fashion plates. These vibrant, charmingly detailed engravings—accompanied by "Cursory Remarks" on prevailing London and Paris aesthetics—served as an indispensable, highly portable style guide for the budget-conscious but fashionable 19th-century lady.

Inside the pages are clean and tightly bound - with light scattered spotting. Inked inscription to the front pastedown. Part I lacks the engraved title plate and has lost a section from the edge of one fashion plate (see photos). The first double colour-plate is loose at the bottom, but still attached at the top. The occasional nicked edge - but minor. Has a closed tear to the engraved frontispiece of Part II.

Half-bound in black leather with marbled papered boards. The spine has three raised bands with gilt decoration. Has lost the original title plate - and you can see the outline of the stamped title in this compartment. Blind-stamped ornate decoration to the top and bottom panel. Has a little rubbing around the edges. Rubbing also to the surface of the papered boards. Overall an attractive and very sturdy binding.

***At time of listing I also have other copies of The Ladies' Pocket Magazine in stock.***

Your antique copy of the complete 1832 collection will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.

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H 15 cm x W 10 cm, pp 244 plus pp 244, duodecimo, 0.34 g.

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