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A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures

A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures

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A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures

by E. V. Lucas

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London: Methuen & Co. , 1921-7. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5" . Not Stated . Group of six volumes of the illustrated travelogues by E. V. Lucas, exploring cities and galleries of Europe, one first edition. Six charming travel works to European cities by E. V. Lucas, English humourist, publisher, playwright, &c., celebrated for his short essays, as well as verses, novels, and play, who worked with Punch from 1904 until his death in 1938.Comprising the following:A Wanderer in London, twenty-sixth edition of 1926. With sixteen illustrations in colour by H. M. Livens as well as further full page plates in black and white. A Wanderer in Florence, twelfth edition of 1924. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Venice, fourth edition of 1921. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Paris, twenty-second edition of 1925. With fifteen illustrations in colour by Walter Dexter and numerous further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Rome, second edition of 1927. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer among Pictures, first edition of 1924. With seventy-two illustrations. Companion to the galleries of Europe. In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings in various colours. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, light fading to back strip occasional volume. Previous ownership inscription to a recto front blank page, undated. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to leaves. Very Good

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures
Author
E. V. Lucas
Illustrator
Not Stated
Format/Binding
Cloth
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Methuen & Co.
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1921-7
Size
7.5" by 5"
Keywords
ev lucas travel explore europe travel
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