The most valuable edition - costumes of different eras in illustrations. Not so much authentic as "theatrical," that is, as much as possible corresponding to our today's performances. All costumes are made in a classic color pattern of the middle of the 19th century. 2 volumes: 1) Female costumes, historical, national, and dramatic: in 200 plates collected & edited by Thomas Hailes Lacy.2) Male costumes, historical, national, and dramatic: in 200 plates collected & edited by Thomas Haas iles Lacy.