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title: "Paris. Portrait of a City"
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# Large, collectible coffee table book 1895 historic train photo, perfect composition Haussmann-era Paris transformation visuals Paris. Portrait of a City

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## Summary

> 🏙️ Own a piece of Parisian history—where every page tells a story.

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- **What is this?** Paris. Portrait of a City
- **How much does it cost?** AR$289503 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Curated Authenticity:** Experience Paris beyond clichés with carefully selected, lesser-known works by legendary photographers.
- • **Highly Rated & Coveted:** Join 267+ readers who gave it a 4.7-star rating—don’t miss out on this beloved Paris portrait.
- • **Timeless Visual History:** Dive into rare, mind-blowing archival photos that capture Paris’s evolution with unmatched clarity.
- • **Architectural Renaissance:** Explore Haussmann’s iconic city redesign through stunning before-and-after imagery.
- • **Collector’s Coffee Table Essential:** A large-format, beautifully bound book that elevates any living or office space.

## Overview

‘Paris. Portrait of a City’ is a visually stunning, large-format used book featuring rare historical and architectural photographs that chronicle Paris’s transformation from medieval chaos to Haussmann’s harmonious boulevards. With a 4.7-star rating from over 260 readers, it’s a must-have coffee table book for lovers of travel, photography, and authentic city narratives.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,926 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in City Photography #24 in Photography History #24 in Photo Essays (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (280) |
| Dimensions  | 9.84 x 1.77 x 13.39 inches |
| Edition  | MUL |
| ISBN-10  | 3836502933 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-3836502931 |
| Item Weight  | 9.22 pounds |
| Language  | Multilingual |
| Part of series  | Portrait of A City |
| Print length  | 544 pages |
| Publication date  | February 2, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Taschen |

## Images

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## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-09-19*