Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
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December 14, 03:54 PM GMT
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300 - 400 GBP
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Pauquet Frères
Modes et costumes historiques étrangers; Modes et costumes historiques français. Paris: Pauquet Frères, [c. 1875 & 64
2 volumes, 4to (308 x 230mm.), half-titles, coloured vignettes on title-pages, 192 coloured plates (96 in each volume), letterpress lists of plates, contemporary red pebbled cloth gilt, gilt edges, later slipcase
A fine set of costume plates encompassing historical and contemporary European outfits as well as more exotic dress.
LITERATURE:
Colas 2293-2294