LA MODE (Fashion), 1832-1854, periodical in 12 volumes

LA MODE (Fashion), 1832-1854, periodical in 12 volumes This ensemble contains 220 engravings (including 207 in colour) and an unfoldable partition (in volume 4). The engravings represent costumes and hairstyles from all of the romantic period, in vintage watercolour. They offer a panorama of the public and intimate lives of high society: wedding dresses, bathrobes, bathing costumes, hunting, games, etc. In-eighth format, bound in brown half-calf, smooth back covers decorated with golden motifs, olive pieces, marble slabs. With a bookplate from the château de Rouquette (Certain volumes bear a few brown spots. The backs of issues 6 to 9 are slightly worn)