Jules Quicherat - Histoire du costume en France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIème siècle - 1875

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Jules Quicherat, Histoire du costume en France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIème siècle, original edition of 1875, 679 pages, with 481 wood engravings after drawings by Chavignard, Pauquet and Sellier, in a brown period half‑calf binding, in good condition.

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Original edition, illustrated with 481 wood engravings drawn by Chavignard, Pauquet, and Sellier based on authentic documents.

Set in a beautiful antique binding made of half brown Morocco leather, with gold fillets along the covers and corners, a spine with raised bands highlighted by gold fillets, and a gilt top.

Refined impression on fine vellum paper.

Overall in good condition. Solid binding showing signs of wear and scuffs on the leather, scratches on the covers, wear at the edges, corners, and headbands. Interior fresh and clean, rare in this condition, free of foxing or very rare.

Excellent work tracing the evolution of costumes in France according to eras, historical context, and trends.

The author Jules Quicherat (1814-1882) was a French historian and archaeologist. A student of the École royale des chartes, from which he graduated as a palaeographic archivist in 1834, and later attached to the Royal Library.

In 1847, he was appointed archaeology instructor, and then, in 1849, professor of diplomatics at the École des chartes, which he directed from 1871 until his death.

In summary: Primitive times and the Celtic era. Roman period of the High Empire and Late Empire. Merovingian era, the Carolingian power. The early feudal times. The great century of the Middle Ages. The brilliant period of the Middle Ages. Reigns of the first three Valois.
Charles VI. Charles VII. Louis XI. The long robe people and the peasants. Charles VIII and Louis XII. François I. Henry II and François II. Charles IX. Henry III. Henry IV. Youth years of Louis XIII. Era of Richelieu. Youth years of Louis XIV. Era of Louis's splendor.
XIV. Dark Years. Military costumes under Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI. The Revolution. Analytical table of subjects.

Jules Quicherat
History of costume in France from ancient times to the end of the 18th century.
Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1875
679 pages
Grand in-8 (27 x 18 cm)

Subject: Very beautiful copy of Jules Quicherat's History of Costume, France 1875

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We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Original edition, illustrated with 481 wood engravings drawn by Chavignard, Pauquet, and Sellier based on authentic documents.

Set in a beautiful antique binding made of half brown Morocco leather, with gold fillets along the covers and corners, a spine with raised bands highlighted by gold fillets, and a gilt top.

Refined impression on fine vellum paper.

Overall in good condition. Solid binding showing signs of wear and scuffs on the leather, scratches on the covers, wear at the edges, corners, and headbands. Interior fresh and clean, rare in this condition, free of foxing or very rare.

Excellent work tracing the evolution of costumes in France according to eras, historical context, and trends.

The author Jules Quicherat (1814-1882) was a French historian and archaeologist. A student of the École royale des chartes, from which he graduated as a palaeographic archivist in 1834, and later attached to the Royal Library.

In 1847, he was appointed archaeology instructor, and then, in 1849, professor of diplomatics at the École des chartes, which he directed from 1871 until his death.

In summary: Primitive times and the Celtic era. Roman period of the High Empire and Late Empire. Merovingian era, the Carolingian power. The early feudal times. The great century of the Middle Ages. The brilliant period of the Middle Ages. Reigns of the first three Valois.
Charles VI. Charles VII. Louis XI. The long robe people and the peasants. Charles VIII and Louis XII. François I. Henry II and François II. Charles IX. Henry III. Henry IV. Youth years of Louis XIII. Era of Richelieu. Youth years of Louis XIV. Era of Louis's splendor.
XIV. Dark Years. Military costumes under Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI. The Revolution. Analytical table of subjects.

Jules Quicherat
History of costume in France from ancient times to the end of the 18th century.
Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1875
679 pages
Grand in-8 (27 x 18 cm)

Subject: Very beautiful copy of Jules Quicherat's History of Costume, France 1875

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Fine Bindings, History
Book Title
Histoire du costume en France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIème siècle
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Quicherat
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1875
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
679
FranceVerified
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