Georges-Eugène Haussmann - Mémoires du Baron Haussmann - 1890
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Baron Haussmann – Mémoires du Baron Haussmann – Complete 3-volume set – Paris, Victor-Havard, 1890 – Original uniform bindings
Complete three-volume set of the famous memoirs of Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, the prefect responsible for the great transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the Second Empire.
A highly important historical and urban planning work, offering a firsthand account of the modernization of 19th-century Paris, including the creation of the great boulevards, parks and public works that shaped the modern city.
Published in Paris by Victor-Havard in 1890 (Deuxième Édition).
Condition:
Original uniform bindings in good antiquarian condition. Bindings remain solid and attractive with normal age-related wear and rubbing to the extremities. Interiors generally clean with light foxing and age toning consistent with the period. Complete set.
A desirable decorative and historical set, appealing to collectors of:
Paris history
urbanism and architecture
Second Empire history
19th century French books
decorative antiquarian libraries
Author: Baron Haussmann
Title: Mémoires du Baron Haussmann
Publisher: Victor-Havard, Paris
Year: 1890
Edition: Deuxième Édition
Language: French
Binding: Original uniform bindings
Volumes: Complete in 3 volumes
Baron Haussmann – Mémoires du Baron Haussmann – Complete 3-volume set – Paris, Victor-Havard, 1890 – Original uniform bindings
Complete three-volume set of the famous memoirs of Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, the prefect responsible for the great transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the Second Empire.
A highly important historical and urban planning work, offering a firsthand account of the modernization of 19th-century Paris, including the creation of the great boulevards, parks and public works that shaped the modern city.
Published in Paris by Victor-Havard in 1890 (Deuxième Édition).
Condition:
Original uniform bindings in good antiquarian condition. Bindings remain solid and attractive with normal age-related wear and rubbing to the extremities. Interiors generally clean with light foxing and age toning consistent with the period. Complete set.
A desirable decorative and historical set, appealing to collectors of:
Paris history
urbanism and architecture
Second Empire history
19th century French books
decorative antiquarian libraries
Author: Baron Haussmann
Title: Mémoires du Baron Haussmann
Publisher: Victor-Havard, Paris
Year: 1890
Edition: Deuxième Édition
Language: French
Binding: Original uniform bindings
Volumes: Complete in 3 volumes
Details
Number of books
3
Subject
History
Book title
Mémoires du Baron Haussmann
Author/ Illustrator
Georges-Eugène Haussmann
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1890
Edition
Subsequent edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Victor-Havard, Éditeur
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
1736
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