1816 French Architectural Folio by J. B. Blondel, Complete with 11 Engraved Plates, Nouveau Marché Saint-Germain, Paris Urban Design Book
£1,260.00
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A dramatic and highly decorative early nineteenth-century French architectural folio, printed in Paris in 1816 and devoted to the Nouveau Marché Saint-Germain. Titled Plan, Coupe, Elévation, et Détails du Nouveau Marché S.-Germain, the work names J. B. Blondel as architect and A. L. Lusson as inspector, and it was printed by Firmin Didot. This copy is complete with 11 engraved plates and has the visual presence collectors want in a large-format architectural book.
What makes this volume especially attractive is the quality and breadth of the engraved material. The plates include the overall plan of the market, sectional and elevation studies, interior architectural views and detailed layouts of the structure. They are refined, crisp and unmistakably French in character, capturing the elegant clarity of Restoration-era architectural presentation. Even when closed, the volume has strong decorative appeal; when opened, it becomes a substantial display piece for anyone interested in Paris, architecture, urban history or classical design.
Condition is best described as worn outside, sound inside. The binding has substantial exterior wear, including losses and weakness along the spine, rubbing to the boards and noticeable warping. Internally the book remains complete, and the leaves are firmly held rather than loose or collapsing. There is age-related foxing and some damp-marking, largely at the margins, but the plates remain attractive and fully presentable. For collectors, designers or decorators, this is exactly the sort of piece that offers both scholarly value and immediate visual impact.
Height approx. 50 cm.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.
1816 French Architectural Folio by J. B. Blondel, Complete with 11 Engraved Plates, Nouveau Marché Saint-Germain, Paris Urban Design Book
£1,260.00
What makes this volume especially attractive is the quality and breadth of the engraved material. The plates include the overall plan of the market, sectional and elevation studies, interior architectural views and detailed layouts of the structure. They are refined, crisp and unmistakably French in character, capturing the elegant clarity of Restoration-era architectural presentation. Even when closed, the volume has strong decorative appeal; when opened, it becomes a substantial display piece for anyone interested in Paris, architecture, urban history or classical design.
Condition is best described as worn outside, sound inside. The binding has substantial exterior wear, including losses and weakness along the spine, rubbing to the boards and noticeable warping. Internally the book remains complete, and the leaves are firmly held rather than loose or collapsing. There is age-related foxing and some damp-marking, largely at the margins, but the plates remain attractive and fully presentable. For collectors, designers or decorators, this is exactly the sort of piece that offers both scholarly value and immediate visual impact.
Height approx. 50 cm.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.