Parisian Grand Hotels and Department Stores in the 19th Century

Description

Alfred Aulnay's album dedicated to the Louvre Grand Hotel and Parisian department stores, published by Tolmer. Large in-folio format (43.5 x 32 cm), 84 pages. Original publisher's binding in percaline, gilt edges, worn corners, minor headcap wear, partially cracked spine, light foxing. Features historiated initials, tailpieces, plates, and a complete map of Paris. Illustrations by G. Janet, Pauquet, E. Morin, H. de Montaut, Vierge, Fichot, Thirion, Férat, de La Charlerie, etc., and engravings by Maurand, Pannemaker, Dutheil, Thildibrand, Huyot, Ansseau, Daubron, Collingridge.