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COSTUME -- Les Costumes François, représentans les différens États du royaume avec les habillemens propres à chaque état et accompagné de réflections critiques et morales. Paris: Le Père et Avaulez, 1776.
2° (403 x 256mm). Engraved title by Arrivet and 11 engraved plates by N. Dupin. Red morocco, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, g.e., by Chambolle-Duru.
This suite of plates, described by Cohen-de Ricci as "intéressante et peu commune", depicts various echelons of society, ranging from members of court, the professions, and labourers, to the poor. Each is represented by a figure in typical dress and accompanied by an explanatory text engraved on the same plate. Cohen-de Ricci 259; Colas 719; Sander 399
2° (403 x 256mm). Engraved title by Arrivet and 11 engraved plates by N. Dupin. Red morocco, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, g.e., by Chambolle-Duru.
This suite of plates, described by Cohen-de Ricci as "intéressante et peu commune", depicts various echelons of society, ranging from members of court, the professions, and labourers, to the poor. Each is represented by a figure in typical dress and accompanied by an explanatory text engraved on the same plate. Cohen-de Ricci 259; Colas 719; Sander 399