Paris Book 1942 Edition

Paris is a hardcover book filled with 148 photographs of Paris. This particular book is a 1942 edition from the publishing house Fernand Nathan located at 18 Rue Monsieur-le-Prince in the 6th arrondissement. Text is in French.  The book is filled with histories and stories. A description says "our only ambition was to draw quick sketches of our city at various times of its long existence and try to show the reader the stages of its constant transformation, with its joys, pains, ebbs and flows."  Paris measures 21.5 x 15.5 cm (8.5 x 6.1 inches) In good condition, consistent with age and use.  Paris comes from Bouquiniste Gury Handan.  About the Bouquinistes Auction The bouquinistes (book sellers) have been setting up along the Seine since the 16th century. They sell everything from books to photographs, watercolors, old magazines and advertisements, souvenir trinkets and more. Today, there are 227 book sellers selling from the green boxes. They’re located from the Quai du Louvre to P