Antique French Booklet "Portraits Historiques" 20 Detachable Cards – Châteaux de la Loire – E. Papeoin Paris Tours

This is an antique French booklet titled Portraits Historiques, published by E. Papeoin, Paris–Tours. This booklet is part of the Collection des Châteaux de la Loire series and contains 20 detachable portrait cards.

• Publisher: E. Papeoin, Paris–Tours

• Format: Small oblong booklet (approx. 6" x 3.5")

• Contents: 20 historical portrait cards (detachable)

• Language: French

• Condition: Overall very good for age – cover shows light toning and handling wear, minor spotting, and some edge wear consistent with storage. Binding intact. (See photos for details.)

These booklets were designed as collectible souvenirs for visitors touring the famous Loire Valley châteaux, offering finely printed portraits of historical figures tied to French history. Today they are prized by collectors of French ephemera, historical prints, and early 20th-century tourism collectibles.

A charming and rare survivor.