A New History of Painting in Italy
by J.A. Crowe & G.B. Cavalcaselle
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
John Murray, 1864. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. THIS COMPLETE FIVE VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN FULL CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH ELABORATE BRIGHT GILT DECORATION TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. ONLY FLAW TO THIS SET IS THE WEAR TO THE LEATHER ON THE SPINES, (SEE PHOTOS). BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS, PASTE DOWNS AND BRIGHT GILT END PAGES. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE REMARKABLY BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND NO FOXING. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, BOOKS MEASURE 8.75"x6". FIRST EDITION, 159 YEARS OLD. THOUGH NOT WITHOUT FLAWS, STILL A VERY ATTRACTIVE SET.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 195587835941
- Title
- A New History of Painting in Italy
- Author
- J.A. Crowe & G.B. Cavalcaselle
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Date Published
- 1864
- Keywords
- 1ST EDITION, ILLUSTRATED, FINE LEATHER BINDINGS, 159 YEARS OLD
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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