1908 Les Grands Vins de la Gironde

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

In the original French.

Illustrated with one-hundred and thirty-two plates, the vast majority of which retain the original tissue guard.

Collated, lacking thirty-seven plates.

A scarce photographic album that documents the Bordeaux wine region at the dawn of the 20th century, showcasing the architecture, vineyards, cellars, and daily life of the most prestigious châteaux across the region, such as Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol.

Each plate is accompanied by explanatory text, providing context and insights into the depicted scenes, to the reverse.

Housed in the publisher's original portfolio binding.

This work was intended as both a documentary record and a promotional tool, distributed to hotels and wine merchants in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway.

The work of photographer and postcard publisher Henry Guillier, who captured over 13,000 images of the Gironde and surrounding areas.