Le Costume Historique. Types principaux du vêtement et de la parurerapprochés de ceux de l'interieur de l'habitations dans tous les Temps (First Edition, 6 Volumes Complete)
by Racinet, M. Auguste
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Libraire de Firmin-didot Cie, 1888. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Six volume set complete. The title page gives a mere hint of the opulence of the plates in this work. The statement that there are 500 plates, of which 300 are chromolithographic color with metallic accents, and another 200 plates in two color cameo, do not begin to give the reader any indication of the treasure trove of visual information that is about to be encountered. Many of the plates fold out to double size. The vast diversity of different clothing sttyles used throughout history, and in all geographical areas of the world are illustrated. From ancient Egypt to Medieval, Samurai controlled, Japan, and from Renaissance France to the harems of the Ottoman Empire, this is just the beginning of the long list of styles and cultures that are shown, described, and catalogued. Overall the condition is virtually mint. It wouyld be hard to imagine a finer set. The tips of the corners of the boards are rubbed, minor scuffs to the leather here and there. Top edge gilt. Contents all in excellent condition, especially the plates which appear bright and colorful. Text in French. A considerable number of the plates are printed with the use of gold and silver metallic inks, in addition to the brilliant colors. 1/2 leather and marbled boards and endpapers. 8 INCHES BY 9 INCHES. Photos available upon request. . First Edition. Half Morocco Leather. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.
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- Bookseller
- Ziern-Hanon Galleries (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000989
- Title
- Le Costume Historique. Types principaux du vêtement et de la parurerapprochés de ceux de l'interieur de l'habitations dans tous les Temps (First Edition, 6 Volumes Complete)
- Author
- Racinet, M. Auguste
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Libraire de Firmin-didot Cie
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1888
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Keywords
- costumes. clothing. color plates.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Top Edge Gilt
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- Title Page
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- Fine
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- Morocco
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- First Edition
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