SOLD ANTIQUE RARE FRENCH BOOK 112 COLORED ENGRAVINGS LITHOGRAPHS (11” x 7 ½”) + 1 MAP (24” X 20”) FROM 1880 (19th Century) from “Costumes De Paris a Travers Les Siecles” HUMOROUS SIGNED PLATES FRANCE WAYS OF LIFE, STYLES, PROFESSIONS, VEHICLES

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French Book with 112 Colored Engravings (11” x 7 ½”) & 1 map (24”x 20”) from “Costumes De Paris a Travers Les Siecles” from 1880’s (19th Century).

This rare and delightful collection contains a compilation of 112 picturesque & sometimes humorous plates (gravures) from 1880 (11” x 7 ½” or 19 ½cm x 28cm) and reminiscent of “Les images d’Epinal” which was a very popular drawing style of the time.
The plates show the signatures of the creators that brought the figures to life, 1 signature for the artist & 1 for the colorist.
French Fashions, styles, professions, ways of life, pastimes, modes of transportation and progress throughout the centuries come alive in this complete collection of often amusing and educational engravings, from the creation of “Lutece” (Ancient Paris) to the end of the 1800’s.
Edited by F. Roy. XIXe SIÈCLE.
These original plates from the 1880’s are in great shape, colors great and intact, borders perfect, no defects, only 1 page has a few stains on it and 2 others have a minor tear, not affecting the image, and near the binding.
They were bound together as a collection, in the order of the plates, from 1 to 112, with no text in back.
Rather than taking photos of the entire plate, we often took a close up of the subject so that it can be better inspected but the plates are all in full with perfect borders, no foxing or defects.
A colored folding map is included at the end of the volume size 24”x 19 1/2” or 76cm x 49cm but has tears along where the folds are. Several of these prints have sold on the internet up to 45.00 each. They could easily be matted & framed as an outstanding collection adorning any wall, in a residence or a boutique, fashion business etc....
MEANING OF “IMAGES D’EPINAL”
 “IMAGES D’EPINAL” refers to a very bright and colorful image from the 1800’s, often humourous. Historically, this type of image was created in the town of Epinal, which is why it bears its name. The subjects covered  could be historical, religious themes, calendar related or referring to famous novels of the time. Figuratively, an Epinal image could also relate to an idea or a concept long forgotten, a cliché reminding one of the difference between then and now.

Au sens propre, il s’agit d’une image très colorée, prenant la forme d’énigme ou de devinette. Historiquement, ce type d’image était fabriqué à Épinal, d’où son nom. Les sujets traités reprenaient des thèmes historiques, religieux, ou illustraient des romans à succès. Au sens figuré, une image d’Épinal désigne une idée ou un concept jugé dépassé, un cliché, plus adapté à la situation actuelle.
Below are mentioned a few of the plates within the book, from 17 to 84. There are a lot more in the volume since there are 112 in all: all the ones created in color, but it would take too long to write the complete list. We also cannot include all 112 photos below, but we have taken them all and can send any upon request.
17 - Archer piéton  XIII ème  Ludovic / A.Renard
19 - Musicien Fou chantant   XIV ème   Gerlier/A.Renard
21 - Massier du Parlement  XIV ème   Stablo
22 - Paysan laboureur, musicien  XV ème   Gerlier / Beudet
25 - Famille bourgeoise aisée  XIV ème  Gerlier / A.Renard
28-Libraire ambulante  XV eme siècle Gerlier / Stablo
33 – Arbalétrier  XVI ème  Chevrolat
37 - Imprimerie parisienne  XV ème  Gerlier / Stablo
39 - Culture de la vigne  XV ème  Gerlier / Stablo
40 - Henri III et ses mignons   XVI ème   Poirson & Montcharblon
41 – Une rue de Paris  XV ème   Blaise.del.sc
42 - Echevin de Paris   XVI ème     Stablo / T.H.
43 - Fauconnier de François Ier  XVI ème   Chevrolat / FVR
44 - Premier président au parlement XVI ème   R.H
45 - Seigneur   XVII ème   Chevrolat
46 - Boutique marchande jouets  XVII ème  Gerlier / Chevrolat
47 - Cureur, vendeur huitres ...   XVII ème   Garcia
48 - Dame noble en 1633  XVII ème    Gerlier
61 - Prince et demoiselle d'honneur   XVIIème   Chevrolat
62 - Veilleur de nuit   XVI ème  Garcia
63 - Seigneur, Dame et page  XVII ème   Garcia
81 - Admire la force 1721    XVIII ème    collectif
82 - Famille et militaire 1760   XVIII ème   Tamisier.sc
86 - Matronne, jeune femme....   XVIII ème   Tamisier.sc
87 - Costume de bal 1762   XVIII ème     Tamisier .sc
88 - Porteur d'eau, marchand m   XVIII ème.    Chevrolat / EPI Z
89 - Coiffure à l'échelle   XVIII ème                
90 - Marchande de cerneaux   XVIII ème   Cosson.Smeeton
91 - Marchand de coco 1774   XVIII ème   Cosson.Smeeton
92 - Bonnet, grande coiffure...  XVIII ème                
83 - Elégante et jeunhes gens  XVIII ème   Tamisier.SC
84 - Bourgeoise 1780   XVIII ème    Gerlier