Paris, Colour Library International, 1979, Edmund Swinglehurst, First Edition

A beautifully 1979 first edition of Paris by Edmund Swinglehurst, published by Colour Library International. This is Paris as seen through a distinctly seventies lens, warm, golden light over the Seine, dramatic skies, grand monuments and quieter, more intimate corners of the city.

The photography is rich and cinematic, paired with thoughtful, atmospheric text that invites slow browsing. It’s the kind of book you leave open on the coffee table, dip into with a cup of coffee, and return to again and again.

Finished with a deep plum cloth cover and bold typography, it’s a striking object in its own right, timeless, elegant, and full of romantic nostalgia. A perfect coffee table book for lovers of travel, photography, and storied interiors.