Edouard DETAILLE, Jules RICHARD, "Types et Uniformes, l'armé - Lot 93

Edouard DETAILLE, Jules RICHARD, "Types et Uniformes, l'armée française", 1885-1888 15 books Published by Boussod, Valadon et compagnie, Paris 1 "L'Armée française, 1ère livraison, Généraux, Etats-Majors, Ecoles", 1885 2. "L'Armée française, 2ème livraison, Infanterie de ligne", 1885 3. "L'Armée française, 3ème livraison, Infanterie de ligne", 1886 4. "L'Armée française, 4ème livraison, Infanterie de ligne et Chasseurs à pied", 1886 5. "L'Armée française, 5ème livraison, Cavalerie", 1886 6. "L'Armée française, 6ème livraison, Cavalerie", 1886 7. "The French Army, 7th issue, Cavalry, 1886 8. "The French Army, 8th issue, Cavalry, 1886 9. "The French Army, 9th issue, African Army, 1885-1889 10. 10th issue of "L'Armée française, Armée d'Afrique", 1887 11. "L'Armée française, 11ème livraison, Artillerie", 1887 12. "L'Armée française, 12ème livraison, Génie", 1887 13. "L'Armée française, 13ème livraison, Gendarmerie", 1887 14. "L'Armée française, 14th issue, Administration, 1888 15. "L'Armée française, 15ème livraison, Troupes de la marine", 1888 Number of pages not collated Freckles, folds on some leaves 49 x 36 cm Note:A remarkable set devoted to the French army of the late XIXᵉ century, Types et Uniformes is a reference work illustrated by Édouard Detaille and Jules Richard, published between 1885 and 1888. A veritable panorama of the military corps, this series presents with precision and elegance the uniforms, equipment and attitudes of the various units, from headquarters to infantry, cavalry to colonial troops. The plates, of the highest quality, bear witness to the talent of Detaille, a leading military painter renowned for his keen observation and eye for detail. Both documentary and aesthetic, they are a valuable source for military history, uniformology and iconography of the Third Republic. Due to its large format and scope, this set forms a veritable visual atlas of the French army, reflecting both military organization and the national imagination of the period. Despite some signs of use, it retains a strong visual and decorative impact. A much sought-after set, which will appeal to collectors, military history and illustration enthusiasts alike, for its rich iconography and the quality of its production.