SEELE, Johann Baptist et Johann VOLZ Lot n° 162

[Characteristiche Darstellung der Vorzuglichsten Europaeischen Militairs] Augsburg, Librairie d'Art académique, 1800-1810 "The most beautiful series published in Germany during the Napoleonic period. Each of the plates forms a small genre picture." (Glasser) First edition of the suites drawn by Seele and engraved by Ebner, or drawn and engraved by J. Volz. Each suite presents 5 engraved copper plates as follows: infantry (2), cavalry (2), artillery (1). 1. Austrian army: 5 plates (234 x 170mm); 2. Prussian army: 5 plates (266 x 200mm); 3. French army: 5 plates (290 x 200mm); 4. English Army: 5 boards (265 x 200mm); 5. Turkish Army: 5 boards (237 x 165mm); 6. Bavarian Army: 5 boards (265 x 195mm); 7. Army of the Kingdom of Saxony: 5 plates (236 x 178mm); 8. Swedish Army: 5 boards (235 x 170mm); 9. French Army: 5 plates (236 x 175mm); 10. Dutch Army: 5 boards (233 x 165mm); 11. Allied troops of France: 5 infantry plates only (235 x 170mm) Either a total of 55 plates enhanced with a very fine period colouring with some gold tips, or 11 complete suites out of 18 (without 7 suites: Russia, Saxony, Württemberg, Denmark, Baden, Bavaria and Spain). Bindings signed by Lemardeley. Spine in blue morocco, plates mounted on tabs. Rarity: no complete copy on sale since 1977. Reference: Glasser, Military Costumes. Catalogue des principales suites de costumes militaires français..., 1900, pp. 383-387 -- http://uniformenportal.de/index.php?/category/65