La Mode Pratique
La Mode Pratique
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Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate shelfwear including rubbed edges and peeling of the leather. Pages are clean and in good shape. Contains some small tears along edges. Binding is tight.
Publication year: 1909Binding: Quarter Leather
Publisher: Publication Hebdomadaire
A handsome bound 1909 volume of La Mode Pratique, the influential French fashion periodical that documented the elegance and evolving styles of the early 20th century. This edition is bound in an attractive quarter leather binding with leather spine over marbled boards, a style commonly used for preserving yearly magazine issues in private libraries.
La Mode Pratique was widely known for presenting Parisian fashion trends, dressmaking patterns, illustrations, and advice on women’s clothing and domestic style. Issues from this period capture the transition from late Belle Époque fashion into the more practical silhouettes that would define the early 1910s. The volume typically includes detailed fashion plates, period advertisements, sewing guidance, and social commentary on style and etiquette, making it both a fashion reference and a cultural artifact of the era.
Bound annual volumes such as this were often compiled from the year’s issues, preserving the richly illustrated content in a durable library format. These volumes are sought after by fashion historians, costume designers, and collectors of antique illustrated magazines.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
