The Tailor-Made Girl
The Tailor-Made Girl
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Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate shelf wear with rubbed edges and frayed spine. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Philip H. Welch, C. Jay TaylorEdition: 1st Edition
Publication year: 1888
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
ISBN:Formally titled The Tailor-Made Girl: Her Friends, Her Fashions and Her Follies, this scarce 1888 oversized, oblong volume stands as a sharp, highly entertaining time capsule of elite Gilded Age high society. Written by humorist Philip H. Welch, the book serves as a satirical exposure of the upper-class debutante lifestyle in late 19th-century New York. The text is structured as a series of brief, rapid-fire comedic dialogues poking fun at the vanity, rigid etiquette, and frantic material obsessions of wealthy young women navigating formal luncheons, country club outings, and high-stakes marriage arrangements.The volume is highly celebrated for its spectacular, full-page illustrations by prominent period caricaturist C. Jay Taylor, whose distinct artistic style visually codified the concept of the sharply dressed, elite "tailor-made girl" before the archetype evolved into the famous Gibson Girl. Printed on heavy, oversized stock paper by Trow's Printing and Bookbinding Company, this piece functions as an invaluable historical archive for fashion historians tracking the landscape of Gilded Age social customs, dress architecture, and classic American wit.
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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.
