Lot 391

5 Volumes Les Albums des Guides Bleus, Librairie Hachette – 1950s

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29 Aug 2025 · Huge Collection of Fine Art, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Collectables

Description

5 Volumes Les Albums des Guides Bleus, Librairie Hachette – 1950s A complete set of five vintage photographic travel books from the Les Albums des Guides Bleus series, published by Librairie Hachette in the 1950s. Each volume focuses on a different region or city, with rich photographic documentation and accompanying historical and geographical notes in French. Titles Included: Alsace – Philippe Dollinger, photographs by Noël Le Boyer, notes by Camille Schneider Rome Liban (Lebanon) Maroc (Morocco) Pyrénées Each volume features black-and-white and colour photographs capturing architecture, landscapes, and cultural scenes of the time. Details: Publisher: Librairie Hachette Language: French Binding: Hardback, blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine Dimensions: 16.5 x 21.5 cm Condition: Good vintage condition. Covers clean and bright, no fading. Interiors unfoxed. All volumes bear handwritten inscriptions to the front endpapers – gift dedications and ownership names dated c.1962. A charming and visually rich mid-century series ideal for lovers of European travel, vintage photography, or French-language books.

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