Paris: Its Sites, Monuments and History (1898)

Published 1898
The John C. Winston Co., Publisher/Philadelphia

A richly illustrated and beautifully bound volume offering a panoramic journey through the history and landmarks of Paris. Compiled by Maria Hornor Lansdale and introduced by noted historian and essayist Hilaire Belloc, this 1898 edition captures the grandeur of the City of Light through detailed historical narrative and striking photographic plates.

Bound in an ornate red cloth with elaborate gilt decoration to the front board and spine, this edition is as visually arresting as the city it celebrates. Highlights include the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Pantheon—each accompanied by period illustrations.

Chapters span from ancient Lutetia to the Paris of the 19th century, providing context for each monument’s place in the city’s evolution.

Gilt top edges. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Thirty full-page black-and-white plates with captioned tissue guards. Attached fold-out map in back of book. Sound binding with light wear to inner hinge. Rubbing to edges and corners. Boards and spine bright and richly gilt. 556pp.

Condition: Very Good
 

Size: 5 3/4” x 8”

A comprehensive and scholarly guide to the monuments of Paris, ideal for collectors of travel literature or Parisiana.