F. de Guilhermy - Montmartre - 1906

Ferdinand de Guilhermy – Montmartre. Memoir – Original edition printed in 320 copies – Paris, Société Le Vieux Montmartre, 1906

Rare original edition of the important historical study dedicated to Montmartre and its famous abbey, by the French historian and archaeologist Ferdinand de Guilhermy (1809-1878).

Published in 1906 by the Société Le Vieux Montmartre, the volume constitutes one of the most significant documentary testimonies dedicated to the religious, architectural, and social history of the Montmartre district before the deep transformations of the 20th century.

The work includes:

* portrait of the author in the half-title;
* history of the Abbey of Montmartre;
* documents and historical sources;
* specialized bibliography;
* final index.

Particularly sought-after is this edition, printed in only 320 copies, of which 20 on Dutch paper.

Details

* Author: Ferdinand de Guilhermy
* Title: Montmartre. Mémoire
* Place: Paris
* Publisher: Société Le Vieux Montmartre
* Year: 1906
* Language: French
* Pages: VII + 161 + index
* Format: 8vo
* Binding: Original editorial soft cover
* Edition size: 320 copies

Conditions

Good general condition.
Original cover preserved.
Normal signs of time, light foxing and browning of the paper.
Interior substantially clean and complete.