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Second-hand Booksellers, on the Quai de la Tournelle
Second-hand Booksellers, on the Quai de la Tournelle, on the Bank of the Seine, Paris - Yvon postcard 1918 Date: 1918
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Bank Booksellers Quai Seine Tournelle Yvon Second Hand
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Second-hand Booksellers on the Quai de la Tournelle, Paris - A Timeless Scene from a Bygone Era (1918, Yvon Postcard) This postcard image, titled "Second-hand Booksellers on the Quai de la Tournelle, Paris," transports us back in time to the early 20th century. The serene banks of the Seine River in Paris, with its picturesque quayside, have long been a haven for bibliophiles and antiquarians. In this photograph, we find a thriving community of second-hand booksellers, their tables brimming with an eclectic assortment of volumes, nestled along the Quai de la Tournelle. The Quai de la Tournelle, a charming stretch of the Left Bank, has been a popular destination for book lovers since the late 19th century. The cobblestone quay, lined with trees and offering breathtaking views of the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral, has long been synonymous with the intellectual and artistic heritage of Paris. This postcard, dated 1918, captures the essence of this timeless scene, where the exchange of ideas and the joy of discovery are as essential as the books themselves. The booksellers, dressed in their traditional attire, are engrossed in their work, carefully sifting through piles of books or engaging with customers. Their tables, laden with an array of titles, reflect the diverse literary tastes of their clientele. The gentle breeze rustles the pages of the open books, while the sun casts dappled shadows on the quay. This evocative image, taken by the renowned photographer Yvon in 1918, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple pleasure of browsing through second-hand books and engaging in lively literary discussions continues to captivate and inspire us. The enduring allure of the Quai de la Tournelle and its second-hand booksellers remains an essential part of Paris' rich cultural heritage.
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