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Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; With Characteristic Figures in the Foregrounds Comprised in Twelve Stroke Engravings, From Accurate Designs Taken in Paris During the Imperial Reign of Buonaparte
DEMACHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
Verlag: London Howlett and Brimmer 1816, 1816
- Hardcover
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Anbieter: Harrison-Hiett Rare Books, Richelieu, FrankreichHarrison-Hiett Rare Books
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In den WarenkorbFirst edition. A majestic work, showing the renewed Paris of Napoleon in all its glory. Complete. Illustrated with 12 double-page engravings. Panoramic views include: the Military School and the Church of the Invalides; View of Paris from the South Boulevard; View of Paris from Montmartre; South View of the Old and New Louvre; T…he Mint and The Façade of the Louvre; View of La Place de la Concorde; The Garden of the West Front of the Tuileries; Palace of the Tuileries Facing La Place du Carrousel; Garden of the Tuileries; The Luxembourg or Palais du Senat with the Gardens; The Elysian Fields, Distant Gardens of the Tuileries; Entrance to Les Champs Élysées and La Place de la Concorde. There appear to have been two versions printed. This version has the engravings only. There was also another version, printed simultaneously, with letterpress text to one leaf to accompany the smaller engravings (they are about half the size of our engravings). This latter published by Harper & Co. Original paper covered boards. These have black text within a decorated border, and red leather spine. The boards are somewhat rubbed, and have staining to them (particularly the front board). Still sturdy though. Title page, 12 double leaf plates with blank reverse. These are still very attractive, but have some water staining to the edges - particularly of the later pages. This is faded a little, and does not really affect the plates. Conforms to OCLC: 181773865 which FirstSearch records only one library copy at McMaster in California. The original paintings have been attributed to Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723-1807) left a large number of views of Paris, and who showed a particular interest in Napoleon's major architectural improvements. 430 by 380mm (17 by 15 inches). .
