Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne by John Ashton (1897, Illustrated New Edition)

A richly detailed portrait of early 18th-century English society, Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne by John Ashton which offers an expansive and vivid account of daily customs, cultural habits, and public life during the reign of Queen Anne (1702–1714). This 1897 edition, published by Chatto & Windus (London), is beautifully illustrated with engravings from period prints.

Bound in decorative crimson cloth with black and gilt stamping and a crown motif, the book provides insight into Georgian-era manners, fashion, domestic life, education, leisure, food, crime, and more. It contains 42 chapters and an extensive appendix, all meticulously arranged and indexed, making it an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and collectors alike.

Light edgewear to boards. Bumping to top corner of front board. Dampstaining to front inside board(per photo). Interior bright and clean. Binding sound. All illustrations and plates intact with tissue guard over title page present.

Condition: Very good

Size: 5 1/2” x 7 3/4”

The visual and textual content offers a window into the world of early 18th-century England—from coffee houses and gambling dens to funerals, courtship, and royal customs.