A New Picture of Paris; Or, The Stranger's Guide to the French Metropolis

Impressively illustrated with folding maps and engraved views, this is the fifteenth edition of Edward Planta's charming guide to the riches of Paris. The fifteenth edition of this beautiful guide to the city of Paris, after the turmoil of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.This is a romantic look at the city, discussing its rich history and beautiful sites.Illustrated with a frontispiece, five folding maps, and eighteen plates of views. Collated, complete.Rebacked, retaining original endpapers.The work of Edward Planta. Rebacked in calf, retaining original straight grain morocco boards. Retaining original endpapers. Light rubbing to boards. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright if a touch age toned, with the odd spot. Neat restorations to folding maps. Very Good.