Methode de Coiffure: par Croisat, Professeur, Coiffeur du Journal des Modes, le Petit Courrier des Dames, Brevete du Gouvernment, et de S.A.R. Anna de Jesus Maria, Infante de Portugal (Coiffeur)

Croisat

Published by Chez L'Auteur, Rue de L'Odeon, No.33., Paris, 1832

About this Item

Recent half red morocco leather binding with marbled boards and endpapers. Spine has five raised bands, black morocco title label and gilt ornaments to compartments. Staining to inner edge of half title, title, and decreasing over the first few pages. Repaired tears to outside edge of half title. Section of loss with old paper repair to outside edge of title page. Marking to 'Avertissement' page after title. Text has some spotting and light staining. Numerous illustrations, some with paper repairs to edges. Landmark title by Croisat, the 'Napoleon of Hairdressing'. Covering all aspects of the profession, from its history, to analysis of the shape of the face and head, and descriptions of hairstyles and accessories. Scarce. Overall condition is Very Good. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £12.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £16.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 4 x 6.75 inches (10.5 x 16.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 171, [1] (Errata).

Seller Inventory # 1186E005

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methode de Coiffure: par Croisat, Professeur, Coiffeur du Journal des Modes, le Petit Courrier des Dames, Brevete du Gouvernment, et de S.A.R. Anna de Jesus Maria, Infante de Portugal (Coiffeur)
• Publisher: Chez L'Auteur, Rue de L'Odeon, No.33., Paris
• Publication Date: 1832
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
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