The XVIIIth Century: Its Institutions, Customs and Costumes - France, 1700-1789
Author(s):
Lacroix, Paul
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 7 - 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Language: | English |
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| Publisher Name: | Chapman and Hall |
| Publication Year: | 1876 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| SKU: | 033162 |
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| Categories: | Fashion, Costume, Dress , History - Europe |
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xvi, 490pp, with 21 tissue-guarded chromolithographic plates and 351 wood engravings. Red cloth-covered boards with elaborate gilt tool work and gilt lettering front and spine. 4to. Cloth is rubbed at edges and, heavily, around spine, gently rounded at corners and spine ends. Front hinge cracked, loosening front board and first signature. Text block edges a little toned. Some spotting and rusting throughout, markedly on first and last few leaves and tissue-guards.
A handsome and imposing (very heavy) volume.
Keywords:
Costume
History of Costume
France
French History
18th Century
Dress
Clothing
Garments
Customs
