Emile-Bayard — L&Apos;Art de Reconnaitre Les Styles

Paris , Librairie Garnier Freres , c1920. Cloth. A profusely illustrated set of works exploring the architecture and design of France under various monarchs. A collection of five works from Emile-Bayard's series, 'l'Art de Reconnaitre Les Styles', four of which look at France under various Louis monarchs and one which looks at the 'Empire Style' of the First Empire. Uniformly rebound in full yellow cloth. Other works published in this series which are lacking here include 'Renaissance' and 'Moderne', however scarce to find this series offered as a set overall. A fascinating look at the art, architecture, decorations, costume and designs reflective of these periods. Richly illustrated throughout with plates, in-text prints and engravings. Offering the following works:'Le Style Louis XIII' 'Le Style Louis XIV' 'Les Styles Regence et Louis XV' 'Le Style Louis XVI'  'Le Style Empire'  Uniformly rebound in full yellow cloth. Externally, smart, with marks to the boards and minor shelf wear. Possible pest damage resulting in loss to the front board edges of 'Louis XIV&apos. Internally, firmly bound. With offsetting and scattered spotting to the endpapers, otherwise contents are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Emile-Bayard. Very Good .