Librairie Collection (#2)

French womans fashion, Directory era, 1795. Woman with pet dog and stick. She wears a striped dress, black mantelet, and hat of ribbons in white, pink and green

Member of the Council of Elders, French Directory 1795-1799
Member of the Council of Elders, Conseil des Anciens, French Directory era. 1795-1799. He wears a tunic and cape, hat with tricolor plumes and his hair parted in the middle

Bourgeoise woman, 1794, French National Convention era. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Bourgeois men, 1794, French National Convention era. Old man in the ancien style, and young man in the revolutionary style with white gilet a la Robespierre

President of a revolutionary committee, National Convention era, French Revolution. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Jean Lambert Tallien, deputy to the National Convention, 1769-1820. He accompanied Bonaparte to Egypt as a member of the scientific commission

Jean Marie Roland, Vicomte de la Platriere, Girondist and revolutionary 1752-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Dominique Joseph Garat, French Basque writer and politician 1749-1833. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Public officer of the revolutionary era, Fonctionnaire public, and Temple prison gaoler 1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

French bourgeois man, 1792. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris

French mens fashions of 1790. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie

French womens fashions of 1790: with milkmaids bonnet, bonnet a la laitiere. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Military uniform of the French Guards, Garde-Francaise, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

French womens fashions of 1789: dress a la Turque and chapeau-bonnette with roses and a rainbow ribbon. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

French mens fashions of 1789 (bourgeois) in imitation of the English style. Hair a la Panurge and hat a la Jackei. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

French mens fashions of 1789 (young nobleman). Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de

French mens fashions of 1786 (bourgeois). Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration in le Cabinet des modes from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

French womens fashions of 1786 (bourgeois). Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration in le Cabinet des modes from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Jean Sylvain Bailly, Mayor of Paris, 1736-1793
Jean Sylvain Bailly, Mayor of Paris, French astronomer, mathematician, freemason and revolutionary, 1736-1793. In costume of depute aux Etats-generaux, 1789

French woman in court costume with parrot, 1788, court of King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

French woman in court costume called la Circassienne, 1788. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Lord of the court of King Louis XVI, France. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Lady of the court of King Louis XVI, France, 1782. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Doctor to the court of King Louis XVI of France, 1776. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Lady of the court of King Louis XVI, France, 1781. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes, statesman and diplomat 1719-1787. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon, Duchess of Orleans 1753-1821. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Louis Philippe Joseph, Duc d Orleans, 1747-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Marie Elisabeth, sister of King Louis XVI of France, 1764-1794. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Marie Antoinette, Reine de France, wife to King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph by Charles Breton after a portrait in Versailles from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de

Marie-Francoise Potier, Comtesse de Bethune b. 1697. Married Louis Marie Victor, Count of Bethune, in 1715. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le

Marguerite de Lussan, writer and historical novelist, 1682-1758. Handcoloured lithograph after an engraved portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Michel Robert, Le Peletier des Forts 1675-1740. Le Pelletier Desforts. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting of the coronation of Louis XV from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Jean-Frederic Phelypeaux, 1st Count of Maurepas (1701-1781), French statesman. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Versailles from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques

French womens fashions of 1750. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Francois-Cesar Letellier, Marquis de Courtanvaux, scientist and soldier, member of l Academie des sciences, 1718-1784. Handcoloured lithograph after a family portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka

Cardinal Leon Potier de Gesvres, Bishop of Bourges b. 1656
Cardinal Leon Potier de Gesvres, Bishop of Bourges b.1656. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary engraving from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Charles de Lorraine, Prince Charles, Count of Armagnac, 1684-1751. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Victor-Marie, Duc d Estrees, Marshal of France, 1660-1737. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bigaud from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere
Costumes of women: grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere or oyster shucker and servant 1675. Handcoloured lithograph after prints by Sebastien Leclerc from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Court costumes: pages 1648 and 1678, gentlemen 1646 and 1664
Court costumes: page 1648, page 1678, gentleman 1646 and gentleman 1664. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio X from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Louise Adelaide d Orleans, Duchess of Chartres, Abbess of Chelles 1698-1743. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Marie Olympe de la Porte-Mazarin, Marquise de Bellefonds 1665-1754. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Anne Gonzaga, Princess Palatine 1616-1684
Anne Gonzaga, Princess Palatine, salonist, 1616-1684. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Francois de Noailles, Comte d Agen, musketeer, knight and ambassador, 1584-1645. Student of Galileo in Padua. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 70

Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife of King Louis XIV of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, Duchesse d Enghein, 1673-1743. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait by Bonnard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Marie-Victoire-Sophie de Noailles, Comtesse de Toulouse, wife of Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, 1688-1766. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 69 from Le

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Step into the enchanting world of "librairie, " where ancient Rome's bustling book trade comes alive. Picture yourself in 1866, surrounded by vibrant colored engravings depicting the selling and manufacturing of books during that era. Transport yourself further back in time to the late 16th century, where a servant girl, chambermaid, and peasants eagerly peruse through literary treasures. Their eyes light up with curiosity as they discover new worlds within those pages. Meet Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville, a prominent figure from history who left an indelible mark on the world of literature. His presence reminds us of the power words hold and their ability to shape society. Travel across continents to Soho, London - specifically 48 Old Compton Street W1 - where a charming bookstore awaits your arrival. Lose yourself amidst shelves filled with timeless classics and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in La Fontaine's fables as you encounter "The roaster and the pearl (Le coq et la perle). " Let these tales ignite your imagination and teach valuable life lessons through beautifully crafted prose. Marvel at the grandeur of Facade du Cercle de la librairie et de l'imprimerie on Paris' boulevard Saint-Germain. This engraving captures not only architectural beauty but also symbolizes Paris' rich literary heritage. Stroll along the quaysides of Paris in 1863, encountering a bouquiniste passionately sharing his love for books with passersby. Feel inspired by his dedication to spreading knowledge one book at a time. Indulge your romantic side at a picturesque bookshop nestled in Paris. Admire its colorful lithographs while losing track of time among shelves adorned with stories that have stood the test of time. Discover Noel le Mire's exquisite engravings capturing emotions so vividly that they rival any song ever sung.