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Octavo. Pp. 37, (2). Plus 20 chromolithographic plates on a leporello. Original wrappers printed in red, back with Publisher's catalogue, wraps bit edge frayed, worn spine reinforced with clear tape. In a very good condition. Excellent, complete leporello. ~ Fifth edition. The charming plates depict numerous variations of uniforms, insignia, ranks, headgear, etc. Very rare.
Octavo. Pp. 19. Plus 4 leporellos of 4 panels each with numerous chromolithographs of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, etc. Original pictorial wrappers, chipped at fore edge of cover, edge-frayed, partly plasticized. In fair external condition but with very fine plates. ~ First edition.
Octavo. Pp. 12, (4) publisher's ads. Plus a total of 16 chromolithographic plates divided in 4 leporellos of 4 panels each. Original illustrated wrappers, edge frayed, spine trifle chipped. In a very good condition, fine plates. ~ First edition. Very rare.
Oblong octavo. Pp. 21. Plus a leporello of 16 panels with numerous chromolithograph illustrations of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, etc. Original plain wrappers, chromolithograph plate mounted on cover. In fine condition. Excellent copy. ~ Second edition of this splendid work.
Crown octavo. Pp. 89. Plus folding chart, text figures, and tables. Plus 19 chromolithographs of uniformed figures on a suite of 18 plates. Plus 2 folding plates with coloured ranks, flags and guidons; and a 3rd folding plate with a legend of cartography signs and symbols. Original printed wrappers on limp cloth, small old military institutional stamp and neat calligraphed shelf-number at head of cover, repeated at head of title-page. In fine condition. Excellent copy. ~ First edition. Of utmost rarity.
Quarto. Pp. 303. Lavishly illustrated. Pictorial endpapers. Hardcover, bound in the original publisher's full cloth, illustrated cover, with pictorial dust-jacket. In fine condition. ~ First edition. This copy comes from the bequest of renowned uniform historian and researcher Dr. Pieter Roelse and includes, loosely inserted, a number of rare old newspaper and magazine photographs related to the book's subject. Further included is an extract of several leaves with illustrations of related uniforms with accompanied text.
Oblong octavo. Leporello of 24 panels, numbered I-XXIV with a total of ca. 120 chromolithographs of uniformed figures. Last plate shows ranks and insignia. Original maroon stiff wrappers, chromolithograph title-plate mounted on cover, spine worn, two chipped corners, small repair to back cover. In a very good internal condition. ~ First edition. This extremely rare variant copy includes the text "Nach Original-Skizzen von E. R. Barteau" lithographed in blue on the cover plate. A splendid production. The beautiful plates are printed with rich, dense colours and excellent gloss. An authoritative manual on chromolithography in 1885 (Colour and Colour Printing, by W. D. Richmond) asserts the need for at least 9 separate stones to achieve such richness, but in fact the number of stones used was often more than 20. Colas 230 .
Oblong octavo. Pp. 32. Plus 16 chromolithograph plates in leporello, showing 84 uniformed figures and an array of ranks, insignia, and decorations. Hardcover, bound in the original publisher's full cloth with colour plate mounted on cover. In fine condition. ~ First edition of this splendid work. From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum". For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Two parts in one volume. Quarto (31x22 cm). Pp. 60, (1); 65-148, (3). Plus 15 plates including frontispiece with numerous images to each, partly printed in chromolithography and partly in collotype. Original printed green wrappers, front detached, spine worn, bookblock consequently loosening. In fine internal condition, excellent plates. ~ First edition. Very rare. The wonderful plates are printed in monochromatic collotype and in chromolithography, respectively. Collotype is one of the most accurate and attractive methods of photomechanical tonal printing processes. Highly skilled and expensive process, it cannot produce more than a limited number of impressions. It has been used for single-sheet prints and luxury portfolios, and since the 1950s has been abandoned by all except a few small specialist firms. An authoritative manual on chromolithography in 1885 (Colour and Colour Printing, by W. D. Richmond) asserts the need for at least nine separate stones to achieve such richness, but in fact the number of stones used was often more than twenty. ~ Provenance: From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Twelve volumes bound in one. Oblong crown quarto. With a total of 62 chromolithograph plates. Each volume is complete with its own colour lithograph cover. Hardcover, bound in nice contemporary half cloth and marbled boards, contemporary manuscript label to spine, edges trifle rubbed. In fine condition. All volumes and all plates are in superb condition. ~ First edition. Complete run of 11 consecutive parts, originally issued as leporellos, now bound as a book with additional 3 parts. Of utmost rarity. From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum". For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Oblong crown quarto. Comprises of 4 chromolithograph plates bound as leporello. Original colour lithographed cover. In a very good condition, fine plates. ~ First edition.
Royal quarto (34.5x27 cm). Pp. 32. Plus 12 chromolithographic plates, each with facing tissue-guard. Hardcover, bound in the original publisher's full cloth, front decorated in black, back decorated in blind, spine-ends trifle bumped, inner hinges slightly cracked; old institutional stamps and calligraphed shelf number to title-page, another stamp effaced with small repaired damage, stamp repeated at verso of each plate. In a very good condition, clean interior, fine plates. ~ First edition. Rare. The splendid plates are printed in exceptionally rich, dense colours and excellent gloss, beautifully heightened with gold. An authoritative manual on chromolithography in 1885 (Colour and Colour Printing, by W. D. Richmond) asserts the need for at least nine separate stones to achieve such richness, but in fact the number of stones used was often more than twenty. ~ Provenance: From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Royal octavo. Pp. 423. With numerous plates and illustrations. Colour frontispiece. hardcover, bound in the original publisher's light blue cloth, large royal emblem embossed in gilt on cover, spine gilt. In fine condition. ~ First edition. Rare. From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Quarto. Comprising of 13 coloured plates, each preceded by a leaf of title and explanatory text. Plus double-page table bound at end. Original card wrappers, cord bound, large Nazi emblem of eagle and swastika embossed in relief in silver and black on cover. Spine-ends split else in fine condition. Excellent copy. ~ First edition. Very rare. The splendid plates are in particular fine state of preservation.
Octavo. Pp. 24. Plus a folding chart bound at end. Plus a set of 12 single-sheet plates of uniform studies loosely inserted. Errata leaf loosely inserted. Bibliography. In fine condition. ~ 2. Jahrgang, Sonderheft 2, erratically titled as Sonderheft 1.
Royal quarto (35x28 cm). Pp. 253. Plus 2 colour frontispieces and 16 other colour plates, each with facing tissue-guard. Hardcover, bound in the original publisher's full cloth, front decorated in gilt, decorative endpapers, inner hinges cracked, bottom of spine and bottom of back cover worn, extremities rubbed. In good condition, very good interior, fine plates. ~ First edition. Very rare. [Provenance:] From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Two volumes bound in one. Crown quarto. Pp. viii, 126; viii, 168. Hardcover, nicely bound in handsome recent half calf and matching marbled boards, crimson gilt lettering-piece to spine; small chip at bottom blank margin of last few leaves well away from text, title-page darkened. Foxed, else in a very good condition. ~ First edition. Extremely rare complete work. This attractive and overall well-preserved copy comes from the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999).
Octavo. Pp. 48. Plus a leporello of 16 panels with numerous chromolithograph illustrations of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, etc. Original wrappers with chromolithograph title-plate mounted on cover, fore-edges trifle frayed, light traces inside cover where a bookplate has been removed. In fine condition. Excellent copy. ~ Second edition of this splendid work. With expanded text section. Captain in the Royal Romaina Red Hussars Regiment, Ridder of the Romanian Crown, Alexandru Socecu (1859-1928) became a general in WWI. Very rare.
Octavo. Pp. 24. Plus a leporello of 17 panels with numerous chromolithograph illustrations of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, etc. The first panel, unnumbered, is the crested portrait of King Carl I. Original wrappers with chromolithograph title-plate mounted on cover, bit frayed, spine restored with cloth and clear tape, small repair to back cover. In fine internal condition. ~ First edition of this splendid work. Of utmost rarity. Includes the wonderful portrait of King Carl I which was not included in later editions. Captain in the Royal Romaina Red Hussars Regiment, Ridder of the Romanian Crown, Alexandru Socecu (1859-1928) became a general in WWI.
Oblong octavo. Pp. 34, xii, (2) publisher's ads. Plus a leporellos of 20 panels with a total of 264 chromolithographs of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, etc. Original pictorial stiff wrappers, cover printed in several colours and heightened with gold, edge frayed, lacks back cover, text booklet loose. In a very good internal condition, fine plates. ~ Second edition of this splendid work. Very rare.
Crown quarto. Pp. x, 364, (4). Plus wood engraved, tinted allegorical title-page with several illustrations and motifs. Plus 50 contemporary hand-coloured wood engraved plates, each with facing tissue guard. Half-title present. Hardcover, bound in the original half calf and pebbled cloth, spine richly decorated in gilt, beautiful marbled endpaper; corners chafed. In a very good binding and with fine interior, with all the plates in superb condition, free of any sign of age. ~ First edition. Uncommonly, all the wonderful plates in this particular copy are bound together as one section at the end of the book. They are bound in accordance with the called-for order. This rare arrangement allows viewing the plates as a whole, being a complete visual part of the work.
Crown quarto. Pp. x, 364, (4). Plus wood engraved, tinted allegorical title-page with several illustrations and motifs. Plus 50 contemporary hand-coloured wood engraved plates, one as frontispiece, each with facing tissue guard. Half-title present. Hardcover, bound in the original half calf and pebbled cloth, spine decorated in gilt, floral endpaper; corners chafed, neatly restored, spine bit rubbed and cracked dry in places, equally neatly restored, inner hinges cracked; some sporadic foxing, particularly to tissue-guards due to inferior paper quality; plates are clean. In good binding and with a very good interior. ~ First edition.
Octavo. Pp. 22. Plus a leporello of 16 panels with a total of 108 chromolithographs of uniformed figures, ranks, insignia, orders and decorations, etc. Original wrappers with colour plate mounted on cover, edges trifle frayed. In fine condition. Excellent copy, mint interior. ~ Rare first edition of this splendid work.
Thick crown quarto. Pp. xxii, 9-560, (3). Plus 32 plates with numerous illustrations of medals, all printed in fine photogravure. Description of each plate appears on the facing page, the verso of the previous plate. Hardcover, rebound in blue full cloth with part of the original cloth, lettered in silver, laid-down on cover. Black morocco lettering-piece in gilt to title. In fine condition. Excellent copy. ~ First edition. [Provenance:] From the library of C. P. Mulder, renowned collector and international heraldry authority, with his charming armorial bookplate,"Nil Desperandum", to first free endpaper. For a complete catalogue of Mulder's library, from which we offer a considerable number of items, see: C. P. Mulder: "Catalogue of Works on Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Library of C. P. Mulder" (Rotterdam, 1988). See also: C. P. Mulder & A. A. Purves: "Bibliography of Orders and Decorations" (Copenhagen, 1999). The present copy, Mulder's own working copy, bears witness to the dedication and scholarly of this authority. It includes many corrections and additions drawn from various sources, including publisher's corrections and ammendments, clipped and tipped-in at the appropriate places in the book. Mulder's notes and corrections in pencil, occasionally in pen, appear in places as well as extensively on slips of paper, loosely inserted. Related clips from various sources are also loosely inserted. But the great contribution of Mulder to this work, indeed his improvement of the work, is to be found in the Plates section. On interleaves which are bound-in he mounted additional images of medals which were not originally included in the book, each carefully identified. There are close to 100 such additional illustrations from various sources, depicting medals Obverse and Reverse. [NOTE:] It should be strictly noted that this material, the result of a lifelong research, study, and collection is provided herewith strictly as-is, subject to what is physically present in the book. [ALSO INCLUDED:] Original publisher's promotional leaf, announcing the publication of this book with additional information. [FURTHER INCLUDED:] Original receipt invoice from the publisher on original stationery with logo, confirming the purchase of this book on October 15th, 1940, for the sum of RM 21.68 after 25% discount. Typed with additional text in manuscript, stamped and signed. The purchaser was Henri Quinot, Belgium, whose ownership ticket with full address and telephone number is pasted at the corner of first free endpaper. Henri Quinot, who passed away in 1967, was the author of the definitive work on Belgian decorations "Recueil illustre des Ordres de Chevalerie et decorations Belges 1830 à 1963". He was a fine collector and an authority on the subject. Another ownership signature is also to be found on this page and inside cover there's a third, unidentified bookplate. Extremely rare scholar's copy with exquisite provenance.
Two volumes. Crown octavo. Pp. 46, 16, 16. Plus a leporello of 34 panels, numbered 2-35; 32, plus a leporello of 23 panels, numbered 2-24.Uniformly bound in the original decorated stiff wrappers, spine one volume neatly reinforced with paper, minor age related blemishes such as frayed edges, small repairs. In a very good condition, fine leporellos. ~ Erste Abteilung Zweiunddreisigste Auflage; Zweite Abteilung Zehnte Auflage. Index list at end of first volume with many scholarly annotations in a very neat contemporary hand.