French and shops English Book: Paris et ses Environs by Neurdein Freres

DETAILS
Title: Paris et ses Environs. St. Cloud, Versaille & Trianons. 54 shops Photogravures de N.D. Phot. Publisher: A.C. Champagne. Binding: red cloth bound with gilt lettering. Illustrated: 54 black and white photogravures. Subject: French architecture; street views of Paris landmarks during the years of transition from horse-drawn carriages to motorized vehicles. Language: French and English. Oblong size designed to resemble a photo album.

MAKER
Neurdein et Cie, Étienne Neurdein (French, 1832-1918), Louis-Antonin Neurdein (French, 1846-1914). The brothers Neurdein were famous for their photos of cityscapes, which were often used for postcards. In 1899 they won the gold medal for photography at the Exposition Universelle.

MARKS
Monogram: N.D.

PERIOD
Early 20th century

DATE
Circa 1900

DIMENSIONS
Width 10.75 Depth 1.25 Height 7.5 inches