The Complete Costume History From Ancient Times Till The Late 19th Century

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work -- ""consolidated"" in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates -- remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Hardback with dj EX-LIBRARY Illustrated Printed - 2003 Pages - 544 ISBN - 3822850950 Ex-library - usual stamps , stickers etc Condition - good ***This is a large heavy book - a postage quote will be obtained after sale