Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color "I have an old copy

"I have an old copy of this book that I've had for years and would never let go of

Reprint of the second

illustrated astronomy

this graphic art biography chronicles Abraham Lincoln's path from obscurity to immortality

Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color "I have an old copyThough he himself was a distinguished painter and illustrator, Albert Charles August Racinet (18251893) is best remembered for two monumental color plate publications he edited: Le Costume historique (Historic Costume) and L'Ornement polychrome (Color Ornament). L'Ornement polychrome, a visual record in color of ornament and decorative arts from all over the world and throughout history to the end of the 18th century, eventually included 220 plates.