John Anthony Galignani; William Calignani — Calignani&Apos;S New Paris Guide for 1852

Paris, A. and W. Calignani, 1852 . First edition. Leather. Illustrated with two folding maps and a number of engraved plates, this is a charming mid eighteenth century tourist's guide to Paris. The 1852 edition of the Calignani brothers' guide to Paris, a work published annually throughout the nineteenth century, 'compiled by the best authorities&apos.The first edition thus, illustrated with eighteen engraved plates, and two folding maps. Collated, complete.Divided into four parts, with sections dedicated to general information, descriptions of the city by quarter, places of public amusement, and useful information including the addresses of tradesmen, bankers and embassies.With the bookplate of John E. Page to the front pastedown.A charming guide to mid nineteenth century Paris. In a full morocco binding. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, with losses to leather here and to the raised bands of the back strip. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd light spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .