1890 - Military War Costumes of the 18th Century

Description: antique lithograph from the 19th centuryantique and original lithograph from the 1890s (late 19th century circa) published under the supervision of Albert Racinet at Rombaldi. Second edition of these plates, previously published by Firmin Didot. Lithograph by Leveil. Beautiful bright colors. The explanatory note titles this lithograph as follows: “THE KING - HORSEMEN OF HIS MILITARY LIAISON - THE BODYGUARD — FOREIGN VOLUNTEERS — HUSSARS AND UHLANS.". Numerous figures representing military war costumes from the beginning of the 18th century: Officer of the Rattky hussars in 1724, Berchény hussars in 1724, volunteers of the Marshal of Saxe, rider of the foreign volunteers of Clermont-Prince, Louis XV (King of France and of Navarre) in 1757, Gendarme, king's guard (Scottish company), gendarme of the guard, light horse of the bodyguard...This small lithograph is guaranteed authentic. It was part of a gigantic and revolutionary work for the time on the study of historical costume, furniture, fashion, jewelry and architecture across history and space. Albert Racinet, an illustrator by trade, gave a unique style to his illustrations by using mainly chromolithography. The lithograph for sale here is therefore an essential piece in the understanding and study of costumes and peoples throughout history. It will delight any good collector interested in the subject in order to study its content or simply to frame it. Due to its colors, its history, its author and its importance, this lithograph is indeed perfect for perfecting a decoration. This unique style is in fact a precursor to the illustrations of the encyclopedias of the following century.Dimensions: 19 x 22 cmsOverall this lithograph is in good condition, however due to its age, its history and the hands that consulted it, small defects are possible. These defects are usually concentrated at the periphery of the paper sheet. Please look carefully at the pictures as you buy what you see. We always ship our engravings or lithographs in suitable and protected packaging. Horny corner.Professional in the sale (and passion) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have stood the test of time. Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Authenticity guaranteed. Carefully shipped between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, in order to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original folds if there are any). Return within 14 days if you are not satisfied! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Possible change of shipping method. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French overseas departments and territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost amount.Combining history and geography, the collection of old engravings and maps will remain one of the strongest symbols of its owner's erudition and escape.Please look at the pictures. You buy what you see.ShippingPhotosTerms and ConditionsCarefully shipped in a rigid support or tube depending on the case. Do not hesitate to group your purchases to save on shipping costs (Contact us before paying), by visiting our Ebay store or by consulting our sales. We are professionals in the sale of old maps, engravings, atlases... and we continually try to offer new, rare and curious items to our customers who like to look to the past to better understand the present.We take our photos with a professional camera to ensure you get the best image quality possible before your purchase. We try to reproduce the colors and whites faithfully. However, each image will have a different rendering depending on the quality and type of your screen. We have implemented one of the most comprehensive processes in the world of engraving in order to provide you with maximum image quality.Returns within 14 days if your purchase is not as described. Shipping costs are your responsibility and only with tracking number. The packaging must be of high quality. You must provide us with a photo of the item and its shipping method before returning it.Payments by Paypal (France, international), check (France).We try to describe our items as best we can. However, it is impossible to describe exactly every small stain, micro tear or every action of time. For the rest, the photos will serve as descriptions. Uncollated works. Dimensions have a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.No returns outside the EU. You will have to pay any customs taxes.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.This small lithograph is guaranteed authentic. It was part of a gigantic and revolutionary work for the time on the study of historical costume, furniture, fashion, jewelry and architecture across history and space. Albert Racinet, an illustrator by trade, gave a unique style to his illustrations by using mainly chromolithography. The lithograph for sale here is therefore an essential piece in the understanding and study of costumes and peoples throughout history. It will delight any good collector interested in the subject in order to study its content or simply to frame it. Due to its colors, its history, its author and its importance, this lithograph is indeed perfect for perfecting a decoration. This unique style is in fact a precursor to the illustrations of the encyclopedias of the f

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