245 - [PARIS - HISTORY]. The Current State of Paris, or The Provincial in Paris; an indispensable work for those who wish to get to know and explore Paris without having to ask any questions.

[PARIS - HISTORY]. The Current State of Paris, or The Provincial in Paris; an indispensable work for those who wish to get to know and explore Paris without having to ask any questions. Paris, Watin fils, 1789. 2 parts in 1 volume, in-24 format, oxblood half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated with compartmentalized fleurons and the title in gilt letters, covers lined with marbled paper (contemporary binding). xii, then 13–116 pp., xxii, 231, and 8 pp. Binding scuffed, a few foxing spots in the margins, title slightly soiled. First edition of this comprehensive topographical, administrative, and social guide to the Notre-Dame district, published in the very year the Revolution broke out. The first part provides a directory of the neighborhood (in alphabetical order by street within the district), listing, street by street, house numbers, directions, notable residents, and occupations. The second part focuses on the streets and monuments. The third part, on notable events, is incomplete, comprising only 8 pages. The maps mentioned in the title are missing. Mr. d’Hardancourt’s bookplate on the inside front cover. Interior is well-preserved.