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An Autumn in Italy

by O'Faolain, Sean

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New York: Devin-Adair, 1953. Near Fine in a Very Good dustjacket. Bound in full red cloth. Both the spine and the front panel are stamped in blue. Red topstain. 207pps., plus 16 full-page photographs. There is mild rubbing to the spine-ends and a small scratch (1/4") in the cloth, otherwise clean, tight, square, and bright. All tips are sharp. The text is immaculate; no reading wear and no previous ownership markings. The dustjacket, glossy in a mylar sleeve, has a spine that is slightly sunfaded, light wear at the extremites, and a 1" tear at the top of the front panel; the original price is intact.<br><br><b><font color=#003366> "...O'Faolain takes you to Sicily and to the enchanting countyside that became so familiar to our armed forces during the [Second World] war. Whether at Naples, Capri, Palermo or Calabria, O'Faolain's originality of observation and powers of description are a delight as well as a constant literary treat. Through ancient cities and along more ancient shores...up mountains, into vineyards, cathedrals, slums, and palaces -- while one encounters the teeming populace on all sides -- 'those gay, ruthless, amoral, life-loving, cynical, kindly, and incredibly patient people who swarm on top of one another behind the coral-and-ivory facade that glitters so alluringly and deceptively in the azure sea'..."</b></font><br><br> Purchase with confidence: all books, gradings, and descriptions are rendered the care of a genuine bibliophile. Satisfaction guaranteed or all costs you've incurred will be refunded. Thanks for your interest in Nooks Of Books. . First Edition. Cloth.

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Title
An Autumn in Italy
Author
O'Faolain, Sean
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Devin-Adair
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1953
Keywords
SEAN O'FAOLAIN AN AUTUMN IN ITALY FIRST EDITIONS TRAVEL TRAVELOGUE 1950S SICILY NAPLES CAPRI PALERMO CALABRIA JOURNALS MEMOIRS TRAVELING TOURISM TOURING IRISH AUTHORS COLLECTIBLE BOOKS NONFICTION
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Nonfiction; Irish Literature and Heritage;

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