Very Rare, 1904, Paris Guide, Hotel St. Petersbourg, Early Louis Vuitton Advertisement

Description

A very rare original Guide to Paris published by the Hotel St. Petersbourg, Paris, ca. 1904. This edition is especially

valuable as it contains an early Louis Vuitton advertisement for its famous trunks and bags, listing only the historic

addresses at Rue Scribe (Paris) and New Bond Street (London).

• Publisher: Hotel St. Petersbourg, Paris

• Year: ca. 1904 – First Edition

• Pages: 58, with map and period photographic views

• Dimensions: 17 cm × 11.5 cm

• Binding: Original paper binding

• Language: English

• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Please refer to photos for details.

About the Book
The Hotel Saint-Pétersbourg was founded before 1870, named after its connection with the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Européens, whose Nord-Express line connected Paris to St. Petersburg. By 1904, under manager Walter Herrlau, the hotel offered this guidebook for international travellers, featuring photographs, a and useful information on Paris at the dawn of the 20th century.

The highlight is the Louis Vuitton advertisement printed on the inside cover, emphasizing authenticity by stating only two official addresses and inviting clients to request a catalog. Such early Vuitton adverts are exceptionally scarce and highly collectible.

A rare piece of Parisian travel history and a valuable Vuitton collectible, appealing to collectors of luxury history, travel ephemera, and early 20th-century Paris memorabilia.

Please note that the guide does not contain a map of Paris.

Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.