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Das Preussische Heer Herausgegeben und Sr.Majestat dem Konige Friedrich Wilhelm III. Berlin: L. Sache & Co., 1836.
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[ELZHOLZ, L., C. RACHLIN and J. SCHULTZ, editors]
Das Preussische Heer Herausgegeben und Sr.Majestat dem Konige Friedrich Wilhelm III. Berlin: L. Sache & Co., 1836.
First edition, complete set of vividly coloured plates depicting the uniforms for the Prussian army. Originally published in 12 issues, the suite presents detailed depictions of the various weaponry and the ranks within the armed forces of Friedrich Whilhem III (r. 1797-1840). The popular work was continued in 1843-5 under the reign of Friedrich Wilhem IV (r. 1840-1861) with updated plates regarding the uniforms and armaments (see lot 113). Clavreuil 1939; Colas 964; Lipperheide Qdb 32.
Folio (376 x 259mm). Lithographic title and 72 lithographic plates coloured by a contemporary hand (marginal finger-soiling and scattered spotting, most heavily affecting plate 22) . Contemporary roan-backed green pebble-grain cloth, leaved mounted on stubs, covers and spine lettered in gilt (repairs to spine, extremities rubbed, most heavily affecting spine).
Das Preussische Heer Herausgegeben und Sr.Majestat dem Konige Friedrich Wilhelm III. Berlin: L. Sache & Co., 1836.
First edition, complete set of vividly coloured plates depicting the uniforms for the Prussian army. Originally published in 12 issues, the suite presents detailed depictions of the various weaponry and the ranks within the armed forces of Friedrich Whilhem III (r. 1797-1840). The popular work was continued in 1843-5 under the reign of Friedrich Wilhem IV (r. 1840-1861) with updated plates regarding the uniforms and armaments (see lot 113). Clavreuil 1939; Colas 964; Lipperheide Qdb 32.
Folio (376 x 259mm). Lithographic title and 72 lithographic plates coloured by a contemporary hand (marginal finger-soiling and scattered spotting, most heavily affecting plate 22) . Contemporary roan-backed green pebble-grain cloth, leaved mounted on stubs, covers and spine lettered in gilt (repairs to spine, extremities rubbed, most heavily affecting spine).
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