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1880rif. 118408Stuttgart: Verlag von Paul neff 1880. Dritte Auflage. Hardbound. VG. Plates are clean and crisp slight soiling here and there at the extremities. The box itself is held together with old duct tape. Original cardboard case surrounding the loose sheets with paper label. iv 60 6 pages 100 chromolithographic plates with accompanying leaves of text. An astounding set of 100 vividly colored plates and their accompanying text in German. In this book we see examples and illustrations of ornamental designs on porcelain tapestries enamels silks jewellery illuminated manuscripts stained glass jewelry furniture etc. from Greek Byzantine Indian Renaissance Celtic Arab Persian and many other styles of design. Bookpress Williamsburg VA states: Third German edition. First published in ten parts from 1869-1873 this third German edition uses the same plates as the first printed by Didot of Paris. Racinet's work along with Owen Jones's "The Grammar of Ornament" are the two great ornament books of the age. Stunning plates. Verlag von Paul neff hardcover
rif. 268140Paris: Firmin-Didot. hardcover. very good. 2nd series. 8 of 10 volume set. Missing volumes 5 and 9. The superb series of plates were printed in chromolithography by Firmin Didot each plate accompanied by a leaf of descriptive text. There is some scattered foxing in the text but the plates are fine and clean. Slim folio publisher's red pebbled cloth with gold lettering. Paris: Firmim Didot 1885 - 1887. Very good. Firmin-Didot unknown
1885rif. 1312200034Libraire de Firmin-Didot et cie 1885-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 2nd series. 9 of 10 volume set. Missing volume 8. Folio. 39 cm. Publisher's red pebbled cloth with gold lettering. Plates unbound as issued. Vol. 1 binding split vol. 2 partially split else good. Wonderful chromolithographic architectural plates. Libraire de Firmin-Didot et cie hardcover
rif. 191509Paris: Firmin-Didot not dated. Softcover. Fair missing covers dampstaining throughout age toned it's difficult to determine if all plates are present. Oversized loose pages with no covers; unpaginated with profuse color plates. Text is in French. The Polychrome Ornament: Duexieme Serie: One Hundred and Twenty Plates in Gold and Silver Color; Ancient and Asian Art Middle Ages Renaissance 17th 18th and 19th Centuries. 17x12x2.5" Firmin-Didot paperback
1871rif. 192516London / Paris: Firmin Didot Freres 1871. Hardcover. Good ex-library w/ stamp to title pg. boards scuffed rubbed stained & darkened; large darkened/discolored area to back board. corners rubbed to boards. spine harshly rubbed at ends; rubbing to compartments & gilt w/ peeling. dampstained hardening to back board & its interior edges; red discolored dampstaining to the edges of the final pg. spotted foxing to pastdowns & endpapers opening & closing pgs; scattered instances throughout otherwise plates remain unscathed. red pebbled cloth boards w/ gilt printing; red leather spine w/ gilt bands. book i 50 chromolithograhic color plates. Front hinge pastedown has some splitting; board remains firm.Light smudges marks to plates otherwise remain vivid; a wonderful collection of chromolithography. Pages/plates inspected and there appears to be only one ex-library stamp that being a oval purple ink placement to title page. Stamp appears to be from the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow. Firmin Didot Freres hardcover
1870rif. 192757Paris: Librairie de Firmin Didot Freres 1870. Hardbound. Good- All interior pages are loose. some soiling or age toning to many sheets. Pages have minor tearing damage around all edges. Blue decorative boards. 60 pgs. plates. Text is in French. Librairie de Firmin Didot Freres hardcover
1880rif. 53648Libraire de Firmin-Didot Freres Paris nd c 1880-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Elephant folio cloth hardcover with gilt titles 3rd edition no date text in French. 100 chromolithograph some highlighted with gold and silver. 60 pages of text followed by 100 plates each with accompanying text. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Libraire de Firmin-Didot Freres Paris nd [c ] hardcover
1888rif. 5796976Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Volume 4. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Re-bound by library. Medium 4to. Red marbled boards with brown leather half binding. Raised bands and gilt lettering on backstrip. Bumped corners and some external wear. One break in pages block. Pages are secure and clear of markings. Contains numerous plates many coloured. Trimmed with gilt top edge. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1900grams ISBN: Firmin-Didot et Cie hardcover
1888rif. 5796977Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Volume 6. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Re-bound by library. Medium 4to. Red marbled boards and brown leather half binding. Raised bands and gilt lettering on backstrip. Bumped corners minor exterior wear. Interior is secure clean and clear. Contains numerous plates majority of which are coloured. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item2100grams ISBN: Firmin-Didot et Cie hardcover
1888rif. 5796975Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Volume 1-2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Re-bound by library. Medium 4to. Red marbled boards and brown leather half binding. Raised bands and gilt lettering on backstrip. Bumped corners minor exterior wear. Vol II. has a two inch split down joint. Interior is secure clear of markings and generally clean and bright. Minor foxing. Contains multiple plates some coloured. Vol II. has a chip in one page. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item3500grams ISBN: Firmin-Didot et Cie hardcover
1888rif. 48721Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The rare First Folio edition far less common than the smaller quarto edition released the same year. Published between 1876 and 1888 this monumental work on costume remains one of the most comprehensive visual surveys of global dress history from antiquity through the 19th century. Richly illustrated with hundreds of exquisite chromolithographs it explores traditional attire from diverse cultures and historical periods. Racinet meticulously documented major clothing styles and adornments placing them in context with domestic interiors furnishings weapons everyday objects and modes of transport. Elephant folio. 6 Volumes. Half red Morocco over marbled boards. Rebacked with closely matched red leather with the original spines laid-down spine compartments heavily tooled in gilt with gilt lettered labels to two compartments and date to the spine of each. Not the prettiest rebacking job but functional with the bindings tight and square. Corners consolidated touched-up edges worn and bumped plates and text clean throughout and spot free. The original laid-down spines are scuffed and scratched but still quite attractive. All volumes without issues except volume 5 which has a two inch tear in the margin at bottom edge of endpaper half-title 2 leaves of text and the first illustration all margin only and not affecting any printed matter. Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie hardcover
1888rif. B4829Firmin-Didot c. 1888. Edition: First Edition. Binding: Half contemporary morocco with matching pebbled cloth with gilt borderings on boards. Spine in six compartments of raised bands with dense gilt ornamental devices. Gilt title on 2. Text in French. Notes: In this fine work which took 12 years to complete various range of costumes and hair-styles jewelry period furnishings weapons furniture are covered and has been a very rich source for artists and designers of various backgrounds. The usage of chromolithography has provided brilliant colors for the plates. There are 500 plates including 300 in color gold and silver and 200 in monochrome. Each part is preceded by a descriptive note. Volume I is an overview of the collection; Volume II focuses on classical antiquity outside of Europe; Volume III introduces the European world; Volume IV centers on France and Europe until the seventeenth century; Volume V discusses France in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; Volume VI moves through France from the eighteenth century to the modern times and then provides an overview of Modern Europe going through its distinct nationalities. Size: Folio 405x280mm. Volume: In Six Volumes. Category: Book Plate Books Colour; Book Costumes; Book Europe France; Book Art Architecture & Design; Firmin-Didot hardcover
1888rif. 066902Paris: Librairie De Firmin-Didot Et 1888. The book is from the MGM Studio Research Library. The whole cloth spine is missing from the cover however the binding and pages are still intact and tight. The first page has an inch size piece missing along the lower middle right side edge and the second page has a quater inch size tear. This volume appears to be the index for the series with descriptions of the plates included in other volumes a directory and glossary. The title page says. Le Costume Historique Cinq Cents Planches Trois Cents en couleurs or et argent deux cents en camaieu Types principaux du vetement et de la parure Rapproches de ceux de linterieur de lhabitation dans tous les temps et chez tous les peuples avec de nombreux details sub le mobilier les armes les objets usuels les moyens de transport etc. in English the Costume historical Five Hundred Boards Three Cents in gold and silver in two hundred monochrome Main types of clothing and adornment Compared with those of the interior on house at all times and among all peoples with many details Sub furniture weapons everyday objects transportation etc. Cloth Over Boards. Fair/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Librairie De Firmin-Didot Et Hardcover
1888rif. 008845Paris: Firmin-Didot 1888-01-01. First edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. 6 volumes complete. Quarto. Cinq Cents planche 500 plates in color. Volume 1 with introduction index of plates glossary and bibliography. Arranged by Nation and region. Hundreds of colored plates. All boards detached but present. 3/4 brown morocco. One spine chipped else whole. Volume 5 spine in pieces but complete. Spines lightly dulled. Spectacular and rare. Firmin-Didot hardcover
1888rif. 000989Paris: 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
1888rif. 54622Paris: 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
1888rif. 216913Paris: 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
1888rif. 57695Paris: 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 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. Firmin-Didot unknown
rif. 08-0172Paris: T. Rombaldi 1888. Loose leaves. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm. in the plate. Approx. 16 pp. Includes 2 full color lithographic plates 1 two-color lithographic plate accompanying text on separate leaves. Images of costumes and jewelry. Near fine but for some light smudges here and there. Paris: T. Rombaldi, 1888. unknown
rif. 08-0173Paris: T. Rombaldi 1888. Loose leaves. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm. in the plate. Approx. 20 pp. Includes 7 two-color lithographic plates accompanying text on separate leaves. Images of classical costumes jewelry; interior decoration architecture; musical instruments and weapons. Near fine but for some light smudges here and there. Paris: T. Rombaldi, 1888. unknown
rif. 08-0171Paris: T. Rombaldi 1888. Loose leaves. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm. in the plate. Total 48 pp. Includes 10 full color lithographic plates 3 two-color lithographic plates accompanying text on separate leaves. Images of 19th Century costumes and jewelry; interior decoration architecture; utensils. Near fine but for some light smudges here and there. Paris: T. Rombaldi, 1888. unknown
rif. 04-1017Paris: T. Rombaldi 1888. Loose leaves. Approx. 20 pp. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm in the plate. 4 color lithographic plates together with accompanying text on separate leaves. 18th Century costumes. Near fine but for some light smudges here and there. Paris: T. Rombaldi, 1888. unknown
rif. 04-1011Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Loose leaves. Approx 20 pp. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm in the plate. Includes 4 two-color lithograph plates together with text on separate leaves. 16th - 18th Century costumes and livery. NF. Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1888. unknown
rif. 04-1030Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Loose leaves. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm in the plate. Approx. 36 pp. Includes 8 mainly two-color lithographic plates accompanying text on separate leaves. Images of classical costumes jewelry; baths; military musical sacrificial instruments; seals and coin. Near fine but for some light smudges here and there. Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1888. unknown
rif. 04-1010Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1888. Loose leaves. Approx 12 pp. 42 x 29 cm; 30 x 21 cm in the plate. 3 two-color lithograph plates together with text on separate leaves. Depicting ancient reliefs; costumes and livery. NF. Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1888. unknown