$10,370
) Complete seven volume uniformly bound set of this important series of costume books, published over a long period, transferring hands over the process, and was offered under the title: Text in French and English. London: William Miller, various dates. Illustrated throughout with 355 hand-colored engraved plates, many with aquatint. 7 vols. 4to, uniformly bound in maroon straight grain morocco, decorated in a Regency style with gilt foliate border around blind border of grape leaves, spine heavily decorated in blind and in gilt, with gilt lettering, a.e.g., comprising: By George Henry Mason. London: for W. Miller, 1800 (but later). With 60 plates. Colas 2009. By (Octavien Dalvimart). London, 1803 (but later). Large title page vignette and 60 plates. Colas 782. London: for William Miller, 1803 (but later). With 73 plates. Colas 702. Small closed tear to plate 42 By Antoine Francois Bertrand de Moleville. London: for William Miller, 1804 (but later). With 50 plates. Colas 2112. Some stray marks to title page in French. By William Henry Pyle. London: William Miller, 1808 (but later). This volume is the most lavishly illustrated of the group, with 60 detailed plates and text in English only. Colas 2447. Scattered brownspotting; small dampstain to top right fore edge; inner hinge cracked. By (George Henry Mason). London: for William Miller, 1808 (but later). With 22 plates. Colas 2012. Scattered foxing to text pages, not affecting plates. London: Thomas McLean, 1818. Large title Read more…
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05
