Various — Paris Qui Chante No. 31-60

Paris , Unknown, 1903-4. First edition. Leather. Twenty-nine issues of this illustrated French weekly magazine of the arts, from August 1903 to March 1904, bound in one volume. The continuous issues from March 1903 to March 1904 (Nos. 31-60) of Paris qui Chante, an illustrated weekly comprising reviews of concerts, theatre, artistic cabarets, music halls. Including musical sheets of the songs. Fully illustrated in text, including one supplement coloured plate to no. 44. The first edition. A charming publication illustrating Parisian nightlife in the early twentieth century, with insights into the cabarets, cafes, salons, clubs, theatres &c that used to liven the streets of the capital and helped built the city's monumental reputation across the world. Including illustrations and advertisements throughout. In a quarter calf binding over cloth covered boards. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally very clean with only a touch of age toning, as usual. Richly illustrated in text, with one full page plate in colour to vol. 44. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .