249 - FALLOU (L.), ed.

FALLOU (L.), ed. La Giberne. Illustrated monthly publication in black and white and color. French military uniforms. Paris, 21 rue Lavoisier, 1900–1905. 5 vols., in-8. Contemporary half-percaline binding with pine-green corners, tricolor flag on the covers, titles and years gilt on the spines. A collector’s item comprising volumes 2 through 6. Extensive documentation on French uniforms (hussars, etc.). Total: 960 pp. and 177 color plates. 1900–1901 (2nd series, nos. 1–12): 192 pp., 44 color plates. 1901–1902 (3rd year, Nos. 1–7; 9–12): 192 pp., 59 color plates (No. 8 is missing). 1902–1903 (4th year, Nos. 1–3; 5–12): 192 pp., 26 color plates (No. 4 from October is missing). 1903–1904 (Vol. 5, Nos. 1–12): 192 pp., 24 color plates. 1904–1905 (Vol. 6, Nos. 1–12): 192 pp., 24 color plates. In good overall condition (uniform bindings, slight signs of wear, two missing issues as noted).