Paris’s 8th District in 1880: Archaeological Study

Description

Monograph by Hippolyte BONNARDOT on the 8th arrondissement of Paris, combining archaeological and historical research. Published by A. Quantin in 1880. Octavo format, original wrappers (requiring a fine binding), 159 pages, limited to 550 numbered copies on vellum. Includes 9 tipped-in plates, including a double-page map of Paris from 1730 showing the boundaries of the 8th arrondissement. Contents: Ancient territory and its successive transformations – Public buildings and establishments – Etymology of streets, avenues, and public spaces.