THIERS (Jean-Baptiste). HISTORY OF THE WIGS. - Lot 214

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THIERS (Jean-Baptiste). HISTORY OF THE WIGS. - Lot 214
THIERS (Jean-Baptiste). HISTORY OF THE WIGS. Avignon, Louis Chambeau, 1779. In-12 of 22-[2]-441 pages, marbled basane, spine decorated, red tr. (period binding). The abbot Jean Baptiste Thiers, who was chased out of his diocese by the bishop of Chartres, published many works full of curious anecdotes. In this book, he traces the history of wigs since antiquity, their use, their shape, the shape of headdresses, the wearing of beards and the colour of hair. Spine faded, small tear not missing on title. (Colas, 2869).
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