Lot no. 36
[GISCARD, ill.] Delineations of the most remarkable costumes of the different provinces of Spain and also of the military uniforms, bull fights, national dances, etc. of the Spaniards. London, Henry Stokes, 1823. In-4, illus. of 40 plates, rel. XXth half red morocco with corners, spine ribbed titled and dated, gilt head. Rare work on the costumes of Spain, illustrated with 40 lithographs enhanced with watercolours by Giscard and depicting, against a background of typical landscapes, Spaniards in regional costumes and military uniforms, as well as national dances, bullfighting scenes, etc. A pencil note in English captions some of the plates. (Colas 1255)
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