An art treasure for your library or coffee table. This large format hardcover 1st Edition has 100 full color reproductions from the collection of the Louvre. Many other black and white prints add to its 178 pages. A brief 600 year history of the Louvre beginning as a 13th century fortress to its presence in the world of art. The original dustcover shows its 70+ years of age. Prints are bright and clear. The hardcover has an intricate French design. Published 1951. Measures 10" X 13" X 1" thick