The Great Houses of Paris, First American Edition 1979

The Great Houses Of Paris is an exquisitely illustrated history of the grand town houses known as "Hotel Particuliers." This work examines their rise and near fall from the Middle Ages, through the Second Empire. All of them are now historic residences. This work is most successful in tracing the social and political history in which these mansions survived. Indeed, many notables graced the grand salons, such as Thomas Jefferson and Madame De Pompadour.

Written by Claude Fregnac and Wayne Andrews. In English and French. Published by The Vendome Press, 1979. First American edition. 279 pages. Packed with 245 black and white illustrations and 46 color plates.

A gorgeous large hardcover book with a pictorial dust jacket. Excellent condition with some possible fading on the front of the jacket. Book is protected in a Mylar cover.