by Racinet, Albert.
Paris (Firmin-Didot et Cie.), 1888.. 6 vols. 500 chromolithographic and tinted plates hors texte, each with multiple figs. Lrg. folio. Later cloth, 3/4 leather gilt. Raised bands. A.e.g. Housed in a custom built, glass-fronted freestanding oak bookcase. Vol. I consists mostly of explanatory text, with an introduction; Vols. II-VI each with 100 color plates, bound interspersed with pages of descriptive text, originally published in 20 fascicles 1877-1886. One of the most elaborate costume books ever produced, this edition is much less common than the smaller format which was published in the same year. A handsome set. (Inventory #: B243132-1)