Paris et ses environs reproduits par le daguerréotype 1840

This book, “Paris et ses environs reproduits par le daguerréotype,” was published in 1840 and is an example of the early use of the daguerreotype, a photographic process, to document the city of Paris and its surroundings. The book, under the direction of Charles Philipon, a prominent French caricaturist and publisher, presents a visual record of Paris through daguerreotypes, offering a glimpse into the urban landscape and daily life of the city. This book is a significant artifact in the history of photography and urban documentation.