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245 - LENS (André). The Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, as Evidenced by Monuments, by André Lens, Painter. Dresden, Walter, 1785.
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LENS (André). The Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, as Evidenced by Monuments, by André Lens, Painter. Dresden, Walter, 1785. Quarto, marbled calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded fleurons, red morocco label, double gilded fillet on the covers. The illustrations include 57 separate plates depicting costumes, settings, furnishings, and monuments relating to the Romans, Persians, Egyptians, etc. They were engraved by Pitre Martenasie from the originals. The most complete edition of this highly regarded work. (Brunet III 98.) A fine copy, with some minor wear or old repairs.
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