Paris / by Mortimer Menpes ; text by Dorothy Menpes ; with 75 full-page illustrations in colour and line drawings in the text

Menpes, Mortimer (1855-1938)

Published by London : Adam & Charles Black, 1909

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Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. First, limited edition. Physical description; xii, 185 p., [75] leaves of plates : ill. (part col.) ; 28 cm. Notes; The book contains 75 colour illustrations by Mortimer Menpes plus numerous pen drawings. "This Edition-de-Luxe, printed on hand made paper, is strictly limited to 500 copies, of which this is No. 430." Contents; I. Fascination of the city -- II. The art of dress -- III. By the side of the Seine -- IV. Montmartre -- V. The workers -- VI. Streets and boulevards -- VII. Art and artists -- VIII. Theatres and amusements -- IX. Cafe?s and restaurants -- X. Joy of life -- XI. The children's pleasures. Subject; Paris (France) Description and travel. 2 Kg.

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Title
Paris / by Mortimer Menpes ; text by Dorothy Menpes ; with 75 full-page illustrations in colour and line drawings in the text
Author
Menpes, Mortimer (1855-1938)
Publisher
London : Adam & Charles Black
Publication year
1909
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Edition-de-Luxe.
Item weight
2 kilograms

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