France Pittoresque et Monumentale Paris, Published by E. Le Deley, 73, Rue Claude-Bernard, Paris. Circa 1900. Photo album. 4to – over 9¾” – 12″ tall. Title, List of Plates; 25 heliotypes (a high-quality photographic printing process) showcasing notable Parisian landmarks and monuments. Crimson boards with gilt title. Toning to title and contents, light toning to plates; one plate detached but present; hinges weak; wear to boards.
73, Rue Claude-Bernard, Paris, was the site of Le Deley’s collotype printing press around 1900. This item was likely produced and a souvenir around the time of the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle.
