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ITALY FROM THE ALPS TO MOUNT ETNA [being comprised of] 'From the Alps to the Arno' by Karl Stieler; 'From the Arno to the Tiber' by Edward Paulus; 'From the Tiber to Etna ' by Woldemar Kaden
by [Italy]; Trollope Frances Eleanor, Translator and Trollope, Thomas Adolphus, Editor
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1880. First edition, folio issue, in a very fine and especially handsome binding. With over 100 very fine full page engraved plates and 300 engravings within the text, many of which are quite large, title-page printed in red and black. Folio, superbly bound in full dark brown morocco, the spine decorated fully in blind, the compartments with central ornamental decorations, raised bands, lettered in gilt in one compartment, the upper and lower covers with very elaborate decorations blocked in blind and black, incorporating classical motifs, coats of arms, papal insignia, floral devices and border decorations, the upper cover with the whole surrounding an inner panel comprising an Italian coat-of-arms and titling in gilt marbled endleaves and all edges gilt. A superb and especially handsome binding. xiii, 468 pp. A beautiful copy of a most beautiful book, the binding and text block and illustrations all in an excellent state of preservation. FIRST EDITION, FOLIO ISSUE OF An extremely attractive Italian travel book with beautiful engravings on almost every page. These combined firsthand narratives by three talented authors enter Italy through Mont Cenis, and move on to Trentino, Verona, Venice, Mantua, Milan, the lakes, Genoa, Florence, Siena, and many others before ending at the Island of Etna. The Trollopes, brother and sister-in-law of the more famous novelist, have through editing and translation created a text that is written in a clear and congenial style, with great awareness of literature and the arts as it moves from one historic town to the next. A lovely addition to any Italian collection.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32519
- Title
- ITALY FROM THE ALPS TO MOUNT ETNA [being comprised of] 'From the Alps to the Arno' by Karl Stieler; 'From the Arno to the Tiber' by Edward Paulus; 'From the Tiber to Etna ' by Woldemar Kaden
- Author
- [Italy]; Trollope Frances Eleanor, Translator and Trollope, Thomas Adolphus, Editor
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- D. Appleton & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1880
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About the Seller
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newburyport, Massachusetts
About Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. Our intention is to provide great books or manuscripts in excellent condition. We enjoy sharing our passion and expertise with anyone interested in fine and rare books. And we also look forward to the opportunity to meet you. We maintain premises in the heart of historic Newburyport which are reminiscent of a European style librarie. We encourage you to visit our shop where books are beautifully presented in fine library cabinets in a sophisticated environment. We are also available by appointment only to meet with clients in Boston, where we also have maintained a presence for over 40 years. If you see an item which interests you or if you would like to learn more about our offerings, please contact us via telephone, fax or e-mail.
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