antique prints, maps and watercolors

(Paris) St. Vincent de Paul. Nouvelles Vues de Paris. Paris: Gihaut Freres, ca. 1870. $110.00

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  "Eglise de St. Vincent-De-Paul"

A meticulously detailed view from a lovely series depicting many of the most beautiful and famous sites in Paris as they appeared at the end of the 19th century. Skillful artists and lithographers collaborated to create these lovely views of unrivalled beauty. Each original antique lithograph provides an invaluable record of architecture and landscape design as well as details of costume and aspects of daily life.  Close examination is guaranteed to instill in the viewer a longing to visit the wonders of the "City of Light." The Parisian church dedicated to the 17th century French priest who dedicated himself to the care of the poor.

10  x 14 inches, sheet.
Sepia toned lithograph.
Very good condition save minor chipping of extremities of margin.