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1888000989Paris: 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. Libraire de Firmin-didot Cie Hardcover
188854622Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. 500 Planches 300 en Couleurs Or et Argent 200 en Cameau. 6 vols. 4to. Bound in contemporray half brown morocco gilt spines t.e.g. Very attractive fine. 500 Planches 300 en Couleurs Or et Argent 200 en Cameau. 6 vols. 4to. Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie unknown
1888216913Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie. Imprimeur de L'Institut 56 Rue Jacob 56 1888. 500 Planches 300 en Couleurs Chromolithographs Or et Argent 200 en Camaieu. 6 vols. 4to. Bound in quarter black pebbled contemporary morocco and pebbled cloth over boards. Fine. 500 Planches 300 en Couleurs Chromolithographs Or et Argent 200 en Camaieu. 6 vols. 4to. Colas 2471; Lipperheide 93; Hiler 732 Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie., Imprimeur de L'Institut, 56, Rue Jacob, 56 unknown
188857695Paris: Firmin-Didot 1888. hardcover. very good. With 500 illustrations including 300 chromolithograph plates and 200 "en camaieu". 6 volumes. Short oblong 4to handsomely bound in 3/4 red morocco ornate gilt-stamped spines t.e.g. shelfworn corners worn; hinges broken in vol. V upper hinge broken vol. III else internally excellent set. Paris: Firmin-Didot 1888<br/> <br/> A splendid survey of the costume of all nations and periods with some treatment of hair-styles jewelry period furnishings etc. Contains bibliography and extensive glossary. Arntzen/Rainwater P99; Chamberlin 1681.<br/> <br/> Firmin-Didot unknown
18883864160Librairie de firmin-didot et cie 1888. Volumes 1 3 and 6. Cinq cents planches trois cents en couleurs or et argent deux cents en camaieu. Books are orginally bound in brown cover. Corners are worn. Backstrip features gold lettering ridges and is in fair condition. Binding is slightly torn. Volume six backstrip is torn down the right hand side. Pages are uncut and brown towards the edges.This book has hardback covers. Ex-library With usual stamps and markings In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Volume 1 3 and 6 Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item3050grams ISBN: Librairie de firmin-didot et cie hardcover
1877034058London: Sotheran & Co 1877. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 58pp text 100 chromolithographic plates rendered in full color. One page of text precedes each plate. Maroon cloth boards gilt titles on spine and front board elaborate gilt decoration on both. Spine titles faded but legible. Front board titles and decorations bright and eye-catching. Small split along upper gutter of front board cloth at lower front corner worn through. Small split halfway down back gutter. Cloth of binding otherwise well preserved. Front hinge just visible but binding remains secure. Scattered foxing to margins of text pages but text block remains clean. Plates toning at margins but colors and gilt of plates themselves remain clean and bright. Handsome copy of a remarkable volume translated from the original French. Please note that this is a large heavy volume and will likely require additional shipping charges for international orders or domestic orders shipped via Priority Mail. Sotheran & Co Hardcover
1877140944447London: Henry Sotheran and Co 1877. Second English-language edition. vi 58 pp. with all 100 vivid chromolithographic plates present; plates XLVII top and bottom edge trimmed and XXVIII bound at front. Folio. Publisher's maroon cloth recased with spine laid down lettered in gilt and black all edges gilt. Very Good with wear along edges exposed tips small corner chip to second blank. A few tiny stains to contents but no foxing very bright internally. Recased binding is quite sturdy as well. A French examination of ornament throughout the ages with beautiful chromolithographed plates. Henry Sotheran and Co unknown
1877125830London: Henry Sotheran & Co 1877. Hardbound. Good-. Cover has general wear corner/edge damage. Interior cover binding has tape repair. Cover and some rear pages partially detached from bookblock. Some pages have edge damage. Thick blue leather boads with gilt lettering and decorative elements. Full edge gilt 58 pp. followed by tissue-guarded plates. There are also many illustrations within the text but these are not color. The classified Index of The Subjects contained in the plates lists the following headings: Woven Fabrics Stuffs Tapestries Embroideries and Printed Cloth; Leather and Bindings; Keramics; Mosaics; Incrustations and Niellos; Goldsmith's Work and Jewellery; Paintings on Manuscripts; Frescoes; Painted Wood; Cartouches. The plates are incredible in their vibrancy and clarity. Each plate is preceded by a page of text. Some soiling and discoloration to the preceding pages. Henry Sotheran & Co hardcover
1877249052London: Henry Sotheran 1877. hardcover. near fine. 100 spectacular chromolithographic plates in vivid color all clean and fresh. 58 pages of text with many black & white illustrations rubricated title. Small thick folio rebound in maroon cloth black spine label. London: Henry Sotheran 1877. A near fine copy.<br/> <br/> Henry Sotheran unknown
187328792London:: Henry Sotheran 1873. original gilt blue morocco a.e.g. The preliminaries and text are foxed; however the beautiful plates printed on different stock are almost entirely free of it just a few marginal spots. Small chip to the top of the spine; a few small scuffs to the binding. . Folio. Translated from the Original French. Henry Sotheran, unknown
