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1852 · réf. Flo117 — Complete set of 8 volumes with 640 handcolored engravings of French costumes from the 5th to 19th century from the reign of Clovis I to Louis-Philippe. Illustrated with all 640 handcolored plates by Leopold Massard 1812-1889 grandson of the famous engraver Jean Massard. Plates finely coloured by hand with many finished in gold. The illustrations copied from authentic images on statues bas-reliefs tomb effigies paintings murals miniatures drawings and prints. Vol. 1 187pp of text 80 plates 5th to 12th century; Vol. 2 172pp 80 plates 13th century; Vol 3 217pp 80 plates 14th century; Vol. 4 202pp 80 plates 15th century; Vol. 5 256pp 80 plates 16th century; Vol. 6 202pp 80 plates 17th century; Vol. 7 214pp 80 plates 18th century; and Vol. 8 221pp 80 plates early 19th century. Subjects include many kings and queens nobles famous historical figures knights ladies soldiers peasants and workers. Condition: Cloth bindings discolored and starting to fray sporadic foxing to text pages and tissue guards but most plates clean and bright with vivid handcolor. Water damage to first 5 plates and 12pp in Vol. 6 bookblock separating from binding in Vols. 2 7 and 8. Very rare to find complete sets with all 640 plates. Paul Lacroix 1806-1884 was a French author and journalist specializing in French history culture and bibliography. Administration de Librairie hardcover