288 - HISTORY OF MILITARY FASHION - Edouard DETAILLE, Jules RICHARD, "Types and Uniforms: The French Army," 1885–1888

HISTORY OF MILITARY FASHION - Edouard DETAILLE, Jules RICHARD, "Types and Uniforms: The French Army," 1885–1888 15 volumes Published by Boussod, Valadon et compagnie, Paris 1. “The French Army, Vol. 1: Generals, General Staff, and Military Academies,” 1885 2. “The French Army, Vol. 2: Line Infantry,” 1885 3. “The French Army, 3rd Installment, Line Infantry,” 1886 4. “The French Army, 4th Installment, Line Infantry and Foot Chasseurs,” 1886 5. "The French Army, Volume 5, Cavalry," 1886 6. "The French Army, Volume 6, Cavalry," 1886 7. "The French Army, Volume 7, Cavalry," 1886 8. "The French Army, 8th Volume, Cavalry," 1886 9. "The French Army, 9th Volume, African Army," 1885–1889 10. "The French Army, 10th Volume, African Army," 1887 11. "The French Army, 11th Volume, Artillery," 1887 12. "The French Army, 12th Volume, Engineers," 1887 13. "The French Army, 13th Volume, Gendarmerie," 1887 14. "The French Army, 14th Volume, Administration," 1888 15. "The French Army, 15th Volume, Naval Troops," 1888 Number of pages not collated Stains, creases on some pages 49 x 36 cm Note: A remarkable collection devoted to the French army of the late 19th century, *Types et Uniformes* is a reference work illustrated by Édouard Detaille and Jules Richard, published between 1885 and 1888. A comprehensive overview of the military branches, this series presents with precision and elegance the uniforms, equipment, and postures of the various units, from the general staff to the infantry, from the cavalry to the colonial troops. The plates, executed with great skill, attest to the talent of Detaille, a leading military painter renowned for the accuracy of his observations and his attention to detail. Both documentary and aesthetic, they now constitute a valuable source for military history, uniformology, and the iconography of the Third Republic. With its large format and scope, this collection forms a veritable visual atlas of the French army, reflecting both the military organization and the national imagination of the era. Despite some signs of wear, it retains a strong visual and decorative impact. A highly sought-after collection that will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of military history and illustration alike, thanks to the richness of its iconography and the quality of its craftsmanship.