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Paris Ancien et Nouveau — Complete Set of Three Volumes (1685)
17th Century French Leather Bound Books
A Work That Has Survived Centuries
Printed in Paris in 1685, Paris Ancien et Nouveau is a remarkable record of the city at a pivotal moment in its history.
Written by M. Le Maire, the work documents the foundations, architecture, institutions, and evolution of Paris, offering insight into the structure and life of the city as it stood in the late 17th century. At the time, it was considered an ambitious and detailed account. Today, it stands as a surviving artifact of that world.
To hold these volumes is to hold something that has endured for over three hundred years.
Original Bindings, Unmistakable Presence
This is a complete set of three volumes, each bound in its original leather with richly gilt-decorated spines and raised bands. The tooling remains highly legible, with intricate motifs and classic French ornamentation that immediately signal their age and quality.
The leather has developed a deep, time-earned patina. Edges are softened, the spines show natural wear, and the surface reflects centuries of use. Nothing feels artificial or restored. This is authenticity in its truest form.
Together, the three volumes create a striking and substantial presence, whether displayed upright or stacked.
Details & Condition
Complete set of three volumes
Paris Ancien et Nouveau
By M. Le Maire
Published in Paris, 1685
Each book measures approximately:
6.5 inches x 4.5 inches
Original leather bindings with gilt tooling and raised bands
Condition consistent with age, including:
- Wear to leather spines and edges
- Cracking and rubbing to bindings
- Age toning to pages
All volumes remain structurally sound, with intact bindings and highly legible interiors.
A True Collector’s Object
This is not a decorative reproduction or a later reprint. It is a genuine 17th century set, complete and preserved.
Ideal for collectors of early books, interiors that value authenticity, or anyone drawn to the history of Paris, these volumes bring depth and credibility to a space in a way that cannot be replicated.
They are as compelling closed on a shelf as they are opened in hand.
Paris Ancien et Nouveau — Complete Set of Three Volumes (1685)
17th Century French Leather Bound Books
A Work That Has Survived Centuries
Printed in Paris in 1685, Paris Ancien et Nouveau is a remarkable record of the city at a pivotal moment in its history.
Written by M. Le Maire, the work documents the foundations, architecture, institutions, and evolution of Paris, offering insight into the structure and life of the city as it stood in the late 17th century. At the time, it was considered an ambitious and detailed account. Today, it stands as a surviving artifact of that world.
To hold these volumes is to hold something that has endured for over three hundred years.
Original Bindings, Unmistakable Presence
This is a complete set of three volumes, each bound in its original leather with richly gilt-decorated spines and raised bands. The tooling remains highly legible, with intricate motifs and classic French ornamentation that immediately signal their age and quality.
The leather has developed a deep, time-earned patina. Edges are softened, the spines show natural wear, and the surface reflects centuries of use. Nothing feels artificial or restored. This is authenticity in its truest form.
Together, the three volumes create a striking and substantial presence, whether displayed upright or stacked.
Details & Condition
Complete set of three volumes
Paris Ancien et Nouveau
By M. Le Maire
Published in Paris, 1685
Each book measures approximately:
6.5 inches x 4.5 inches
Original leather bindings with gilt tooling and raised bands
Condition consistent with age, including:
- Wear to leather spines and edges
- Cracking and rubbing to bindings
- Age toning to pages
All volumes remain structurally sound, with intact bindings and highly legible interiors.
A True Collector’s Object
This is not a decorative reproduction or a later reprint. It is a genuine 17th century set, complete and preserved.
Ideal for collectors of early books, interiors that value authenticity, or anyone drawn to the history of Paris, these volumes bring depth and credibility to a space in a way that cannot be replicated.
They are as compelling closed on a shelf as they are opened in hand.