Augustus Hare in Italy / edited by Gavin Henderson from the Italian travel books of Augustus Hare ; and illustrated from the original wood engravings ; with an introduction by Sacheverell Sitwell
1977, 1st Edition limited to 850 copies. Salisbury (The Chantry, Wilton, Salisbury [Wilts.]) : Michael Russell (Publishing) Ltd. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of with Michael Pratt with his personalized bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages; Physical description. : 160 p. : ill. , map, port. ; 24 cm. Notes: Limited ed. Of 850 copies. Index. Subject: Hare, Augustus, 1834-1903 - Travel - Italy. Italy - Description and travel - 1861-1900. Italy - Description & travel, ca 1870-1900 - Personal observations. Item #209893
ISBN: 085955046X
Price: €14.95