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The Old Bibliophile. Paris (1926). Tavik Frantisek Simon  (Czech, 1877-1942). Etchings with color.

The overhanging branches and seadpods of the plane trees (Platanus, Siccamore), so very caracteristic for the silhouette of Paris’ streets and riverbanks. Simon (who had a studio and lived in Paris 1904-1914) created many prints of this particular area in Paris. Here, he illustrates, at street level, the famous Seine book stalls.