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Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario..
Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario..
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario..
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 2.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 3.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 4.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 5.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 6.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 7.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 8.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 9.
  • Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. — photograph 10.

Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario.

Ferrario, Le Docteur Jules · Milano

Author
Ferrario, Le Docteur Jules
Date
1815-1827
Place
Milano
Publisher
De L'Imprimerie De L'Editeur
Language
French
Binding
Folio (10.25" x 15") 14 books in 17 volumes Full treecalf with double gilt rule framing covers. Spine with six raised bands bordered with double gilt rule, gilt title to gilt bordered red leather to second compartment, gilt subtitle to gilt bordered black leather in third compartment, all other compartments bordered with double gilt rule, gilt rule to head and foot of spine. Full handmade rag paper, hand colored plates. This 19th century multi-volume world encyclopedia of Culture is vividly illustrated, most all finely hand-colored. Considered to be one of the most decorative books published in Italy at that time. First published in both Italian and French
Format
Ferrario’s work offers a detailed and decorated exploration of global culture, covering topics such as government, the military, religion, the arts, sciences, and the uses of all ancient and modern peoples of the New World. It is one of the most decorative aquatint publications published in Italy. Published in Milan simultaneously in Italian and French, the French edition bears the full title of “Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire du gouvernement, de la milice, de la religione, des arts, sciences et usages de tous les peuples anciens et modernes d’après les monuments de l’antiquité et accompagné de dessins analogues au sujet par le Docteur Jules Ferrario”. The Italian edition was published between 1816/1817-1834 under the title “Il costume antico e moderno o storio del governo, della milizia, della religione…” and includes additional volumes not present in the French edition. The illustrations, mostly hand-colored, were engraved by artists such as Raineri and Gallo Gallina. These vivid representations add a visual richness to the text, providing a window into the distinct cultures and eras described. Ferrario’s work is a remarkable example of nineteenth-century encyclopedism, uniting scholarship with art in a visually stunning representation of world cultural history. Its attention to detail and inclusion of both ancient and modern elements make it a valuable source for students of history, culture and art. Giulio Ferrario’s hand-drawn illustrations, meticulous erudition and presentation in multiple languages reflect a dedication to excellence and a desire to bring knowledge to a wide audience. This encyclopedia remains a gem in the history of publishing and an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the richness of human culture.
Category
Religion & Theology
Record
S.I.6550

Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire Du Gouvernement, De La Milice, De La Religion, Des Arts, Sciences Et Usages De Tous Les Peuples Anciens Et Modernes, D'Apres Les Monumens De L'Antiquite Et Accompagne De Dessins Analogues Au Sujet Par Le Docteur Jules Ferrario. Translated from French: Ancient and Modern Costume or History of Government, Militia, Religion, Arts, Sciences and Customs of All Ancient and Modern Peoples, Based on the Monuments of Antiquity and Accompanied by Analogous Drawings on the Subject by the Doctor Jules Ferrario. 1815-1827. Folio (10.25" x 15") 14 books in 17 volumes Full treecalf with double gilt rule framing covers. Spine with six raised bands bordered with double gilt rule, gilt title to gilt bordered red leather to second compartment, gilt subtitle to gilt bordered black leather in third compartment, all other compartments bordered with double gilt rule, gilt rule to head and foot of spine. Full handmade rag paper, hand colored plates. This 19th century multi-volume, multi Language world encyclopedia of Culture. Vividly illustrated, most all finely hand-colored. Considered to be one of the most decorative aquatint books published in Italy at that time. First published in both Italian and French.

Ferrario’s work offers a detailed and decorated exploration of global culture, covering topics such as government, the military, religion, the arts, sciences, and the uses of all ancient and modern peoples of the New World. It is one of the most decorative aquatint publications published in Italy. Published in Milan simultaneously in Italian and French, the French edition bears the full title of “Le Costume Ancien et Moderne ou Histoire du gouvernement, de la milice, de la religione, des arts, sciences et usages de tous les peuples anciens et modernes d’après les monuments de l’antiquité et accompagné de dessins analogues au sujet par le Docteur Jules Ferrario”. The Italian edition was published between 1816/1817-1834 under the title “Il costume antico e moderno o storio del governo, della milizia, della religione…” and includes additional volumes not present in the French edition. The illustrations, mostly hand-colored, were engraved by artists such as Raineri and Gallo Gallina. These vivid representations add a visual richness to the text, providing a window into the distinct cultures and eras described. Ferrario’s work is a remarkable example of nineteenth-century encyclopedism, uniting scholarship with art in a visually stunning representation of world cultural history. Its attention to detail and inclusion of both ancient and modern elements make it a valuable source for students of history, culture and art. Giulio Ferrario’s hand-drawn illustrations, meticulous erudition and presentation in multiple languages reflect a dedication to excellence and a desire to bring knowledge to a wide audience. This encyclopedia remains a gem in the history of publishing and an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the richness of human culture.

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