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Journal Des Dames et Des Modes - Tome LXXVI - LXXXVII
Lemaire, J.P. Frankfurt, January 1836 - December 1841

12 volumes, each containing 6 months of the weekly issues. 360 hand-colored plates. (8vo) 19.5x13.5 cm. (7¾x5¼”), period half calf and marbled boards, red and black labels.

A nice run of 6 consecutive years of this leading fashion journal of the mid 19th century.

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