August Vitu — Paris IL Y a Cent Ans
Paris , Chez Jean de Bonnot, 1975. First edition. Leather. A lovely first edition copy of this illustrated work on Paris. A first edition copy.This volume presents a Paris which has largely disappeared due to demolishers of urban planning. The drawings illustrate Paris one hundred years ago and are commented on by Auguste Vitu a French journalist who collaborated with several newspapers of the time. With four hundred and ninety drawings from the period, forty of which are plates. Collated, complete. In full leather binding. Externally, generally lovely with a small mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .