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(Grande) large, (folio) format edition., 1888. (Types principaux du vêtement et de la parure, rapprochés de ceux de l'intérieur de l'habitation dans tous les temps et chez tous les peuples, avec de nombreux détails sur le mobilier, les armes, les objets usuels, les moyens de transport, etc. Recueil pub. sous la direction de m. A. Racinet.avec des notices explicatives, une introduction générale, des tables en un glossaire.). 6 folio volumes; 16 ¼ in. x 11 ½ in; page size: 40.1 x 27.5 mm. Vol. 1 (Index, etc.); 196 pp. & 12 plates, Explanation of plates, "Avis au relieur", "Table de Concordance", "Table." & Errata leaf. Vol. 2-6; unnumbered pages of text & plates. 300 of which are chromolithographs, heightened in gold and silver highlights or details, and 200 "camaieu" (black on tan, gray or white backgrounds or details). 3/4 crushed dark blue levant (morocco) leather spines, sides & corners & blue cloth by The Rose Bindery, Boston (with their stamp). 5 raised bands; simple arabesque design of gilt leaves & flowers in compartments, lines & circles on bands, spines, double lines on ends of corners, sides. Blue marbled paper endpapers; top edge gilt. Slight fading to spines; some edges show shelf wear, rubbing or minor wear to corners of Vol. 1, 4. Spine edges (outer front hinge) shows some abrasion on vol. 4; other generally minimal signs of fading or wear to sides, corners, edges. Text & plates in fine condition. Bindings overall are close to near fine for this heavy set. (Weight: 70 lbs.). Few sets of the "Grande Edition"; a large paper folio size luxury set are to be found outside of institutional libraries. Far fewer of these were produced than the standard size quarto (4to.) sets of this classic work. Covers every period and region. (French text). Postage will be extra on this item. Seller Inventory # ABE-60756495
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Title: Le Costume Historique. 500 Planches, 300 En ...
Publisher: Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie. Imprimeur de L'Institut, 56, Rue Jacob, 56. 1888. (Grande) large, (folio) format edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
