ITALY (History & Culture)
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Storia di Treviglio [History of Treviglio] Tullio Santagiuliana and Ildebrando Santagiuliana (Book #ID 48732) Published by Poligrafiche Bolis, Bergamo First Edition 1965. Bergamo 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, gilt and dark green title and author block lettering to the spine, gilt silhouette of the town to the upper panel, illustrated end papers. Folio. 12'' x 9''. Contains 675 [ii] printed pages of Italian text with colour [some fold-out] maps, archive illustrations and monochrome photographs throughout. The most comprehensive and exhaustive work on Treviglio. One tiny dot mark to the front cover, top edge with a hint of spotting, without any ownership markings and in very near Fine condition, extremely scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Il disegno della terra di Nonantola Cartografia storica secoli XVI-XVIII [The design of the land of Nonantola Historic maps XVI-XVIII centuri] Giovanna Palazzi and Natascia Reggiani (Book #ID 48866) Published Nonantola 1998. 1998. Publisher's original illustrated French Flap card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. 1 of 1000 copies. Contains 190 printed pages of Italian text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and plans throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Il disegno della terra di Nonantola Cartografia storica secoli XVI-XVIII [The design of the land of Nonantola Historic maps XVI-XVIII centuri] Giovanna Palazzi and Natascia Reggiani (Book #ID 48867) Published Nonantola 1998. 1998. Publisher's original illustrated French Flap card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. 1 of 1000 copies. Contains 190 printed pages of Italian text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and plans throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Il sistema degli antichi acquedotti romani | Comune di Roma Assessorato alla Cultura [Number 79 in the Series] Mucci, Antonio (Book #ID 98094) Published by Fratelli Palombi Editori, Roma First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 5½''. Contains 48 printed pages of Italian text with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 03949753 Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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By Italian Shores; Genoa to Naples [Windows on The World Series] Whelpton, Eric (Book #ID 62438) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 185 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Rubs to the spine ends and edges, ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 5 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, chips to the corners, rubs to the spine and fore edges, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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The Country of 'The Ring and the Book' Treves, Sir Frederick [Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet GCVO CH CB FRCS (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. An expert in anatomy, Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the 'Elephant Man' for his severe deformities]. (Book #ID 94931) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1913. 1913. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 106 monochrome illustrations, photographs, maps and plans throughout. Some of the photographs are slightly proud of the text block, rubbing to the covers, hinges sound and tight, only in Good reference condition because of the rubbing to the boards. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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San Remo - Panarama moto dal giardino Regina [Panorama motion from Queen's Garden] Monochrome Postcard [Post Card] Sanremo or San Remo is a city on the Mediterranean coast of western Liguria in north-western Italy. (Book #ID 89529) 1950. 5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card post marked 1950. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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The Lagoon of Venice | Its Islands, Life and Communications Sprigge, Sylvia (Book #ID 113808) Published by Max Parrish & Co. Ltd., 55 Queen Anne Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated thick card wrap covers. 12mo. 6¾'' x 5''. Contains 119 pp with double-page map and 55 monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with spine sun faded, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Trieste nelle stampe del Lloyd [Trieste prints of Lloyd] Bianca Maria Favetta, Giulio Roselli, Luisa Froglia Tringale, Guido Botteri (Book #ID 66760) Published Editore Lloyd Triestino di Navigazione SpA Trieste 1986. Trieste 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt insignia to the front cover, panorama of Trieste to the end papers. Landscape 13'' x 9½''. Copy Number 461 with ink stamp to the rear end papers. Contains 152 printed pages of Italian text with splendid full-page colour plates and archive monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition. Loosely enclosed is a card from SASA referring to the Limited Number of copies of this book and that this publication is a tribute to the city of Trieste where the Head Office of SASA is located. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Risorgimento and the Free Italian Churches; Now Churches of the Brethren [Risorgimento e le Chiese libere italiane; Ora Chiese dei Fratelli] Dr Daisy D. Ronco (Book #ID 52419) Published by University of Wales, Bangor First Edition 1996. Wales 1996. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers with a map to the inside front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Risorgimento and the Free Italian Churches; Now Churches of the Brethren [Risorgimento e le Chiese libere italiane; Ora Chiese dei Fratelli] Dr Daisy D. Ronco (Book #ID 52623) Published by University of Wales, Bangor First Edition 1996. Wales 1996. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers with a map to the inside front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. To the inside front cover is a list of pages in pencil, some of these pages have notes or the word error, apart from these small notes in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Attraverso L'Italia Nuova Serie Venezia e La Sua Laguna [Through Italy New Series Venice and Her Lagoon] Sergio Bettini [Introduzione] (Book #ID 52775) Published by Touring Club Italiano, Milano 1963. Milano 1963. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue paper covered boards, navy title lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 254 printed pages of colour and monochrome photographs throughout with Italian text. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition with a small crease line to the top front corner, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Guide Rionali di Roma: Rione II - Trevi Parte I, II, V, VI, VII, VIII - Sei Parte| A cura dell'assessorato antichità, Belle arti e problemi della cultura (Rome Neighbourhood Guide | Organised by the Department of Antiquities, Fine Arts and Cultural Issues - 6 Parts) Angela Negro (Book #ID 98149) Published by Fratelli Palombi Editori, Roma 1980 - 1994. 1980 - 1994. Uniform matching publisher's original single colour and cream card wrap covers [soft back], street plan maps inside the front and rear French flap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5''. Contains printed pages of Italian text with monochrome illustrations, plans and archive photographs throughout. All in Fine condition, no dust wrappers as issued. We currently hold in stock over 50 titles from the 'Guide Rionali di Roma' series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Venice; A Biography of a City Hibbert, Christopher (Book #ID 94871) Published by Grafton Books, Collins, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 434 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lower spine end and corners creased. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0246130199 Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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A Traveller in Venice and in Cities of North-East Italy Patmore, Derek (Book #ID 94916) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 183 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Mezzo secolo di canzoni italiane | Strumenti in Do [Half a Century of Italian Songs] Suvini Zerboni [Edited by] (Book #ID 98087) Published by Suvini Zerboni, Milano 1991. 1991. Publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 279 printed pages of Italian text music. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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From Caesar to the Mafia; Sketches of Italian Life Barzini, Luigi [Wrapper Design by Jaroslav Bradac] (Book #ID 94673) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 335 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the front closed fore edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little lifting of the laminate to the upper spine end and edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 24101946X Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Grey Fairy and Titania's Palace Wilkinson, Nevile R. (Book #ID 57001) Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press London First Edition 1922. London 1922. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, red designed paste downs. 4to 10'' x 8''. Contains [xvi] 112 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Form to the rear to become a companion of, The Order of The Fairy Kiss, remains intact. Red lettering to the spine very slightly sun faded and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Poesie | Poems Montale, Eugenio [Translated by George Kay] Illustrations by George Mackie (Book #ID 94920) Published by Edinburgh University Press, 1 George Square, Edinburgh First Thus Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to the black cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5''. Contains [xvi] 237 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Ink message to the half-title page and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Yvette in Venice and Titania's Palace Wilkinson, Nevile R. [Major Sir Nevile Rodwell Wilkinson, KCVO (26 October 1869 - 22 December 1940) was a British officer of arms, British Army officer, author and a dollhouse designer]. (Book #ID 80666) Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, London 1923. London 1923. Hard back binding in publisher's original beige cloth covers, scarlet title, author lettering and symmetrical decorations to the spine and the front panel, end paper maps. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains [xvi] 111 [i] printed pages of text with 28 colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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L'Ortler Mountain Range | Monochrome Vintage Archive Postcard [Post Card] 1924 (Book #ID 113531) Dated 1924. 5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. Ortler is, at 3,905 m (12,812 ft) above sea level, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps outside the Bernina Range. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Gruppo dell' Ortler | Ortler visto dal Rifugio Payer No. 375 | Monochrome Vintage Archive Postcard [Post Card] (Book #ID 113532) circa 1930. 5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Ortler is, at 3,905 m (12,812 ft) above sea level, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps outside the Bernina Range. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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The San Rocco Villa at Francolise Cotton, M. Aylwin and Guy P. R. Métraux [With an Introduction by Alastair Small] (Book #ID 110172) Published by British School at Rome, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Contains (xxxiv), 277 pp followed by 37 pp of plates on loaded art paper, 65 text figures, large folding trench plan and hospital foundations to the rear. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Ricordo Di Roma: 32 Vedute [32 Views] Parte IIA (Book #ID 59212) Published by Edizioni Riservata Serie 601 circa 1940 edition not stated. 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated printed paper covers. 8vo 6½'' x 5''. 30 [plus front and rear cover making 32] concertina folding monochrome illustrations with descriptive text in English, Italian, French and German to the rear of each illustration. Age tanning to the photo cards and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa Hutton, Edward [Illustrated by William Parkinson] (Book #ID 94771) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Fourth Edition 1924. 1924. Hard back binding in publisher's original steel grey cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, lower page edges untrimmed, front end paper map. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 436, 8 printed pages of text with 16 colour plates, 16 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine very slightly faded, text block clean and in Very Good sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Your Guide to Northern Italy Rose, Harold (Book #ID 59281) Published by Alvin Redman Limited, 2 Clement's Inn, Strand, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very little wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with two 40 mm closed tears to the upper and lower gutter of the front panel, chips to the corners, light creasing to the edges, not price clipped 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Your Guide to The Italian Riviera; Dei Fiori Banks, F. R. (Book #ID 59282) Published by Alvin Redman Limited, 2 Clement's Inn, Strand, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Spello; Life Today in Ancient Umbria Hartcup, John and Adeline [Photographs by Mike Lewis] (Book #ID 95036) Published by Allison and Busby Limited, 6a Noel Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic plates throughout. Age darkened page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850316111 Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Domus Aurea | Soprintendenza Archeologica Di Roma Domvs Avrea [English Edition] Segala, Elisabetta and Sciortino, Ida and Iacopi, Irene (Book #ID 98070) Published by Mondadori Electa. Publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains printed pages of English text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Never opened and remains in publisher's original shrink wrap plastic, in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 8843571648 Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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In That Dawn; The Thirteenth Century in Italy Nolthenius, Hélène (Book #ID 95052) Published by Darton, Longman & Todd, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ruby cloth covers, gilt and black title block to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, fold-out map. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Ricordo Di Taranto: 32 Vedute [32 Views] (Book #ID 69286) Published by Edizioni Giovanni Rimini, Taranto circa 1930 edition not stated. Taranto circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon and gilt photographic printed front cover. 8vo 6½'' x 5''. 32 concertina folding monochrome illustrations with descriptive text in English, Italian, French and German. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Florence and its Surroundings Bartolini, Roberto (Book #ID 60983) Published by Roberto Bartolini, Florence 1952. 1952. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers by Calvino. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 236 printed pages of English text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition with a little soiling to the lower cover, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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Florence and its Hills; With a Double Monumental Plan of the Town and of its Surroundings Bartolini, Roberto (Book #ID 60984) Published by Roberto Bartolini, Florence 1953. 1953. Publisher's original cream card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of English text with monochrome fold-out plan. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Separately enclosed is a card referring to an important notice concerning 'The Uffizi Gallery.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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The Death of Venice; The Scandal behind the Destruction of the World's Most Beautiful City Fay, Stephen and Phillip Knightley [Jacket Design by James Campus] (Book #ID 61096) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1976. London 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, map and photograph of St. Mark's Square to the end papers. Lower spine and corners turned in, tan marks to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with just a little creasing to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0233968350 Click here to select books from the ITALY (History & Culture) Category |
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