Palio and ponte : an account of the sports of central Italy from the age of Dante to the XXth century
1904, First Edition. London : Methuen & Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked blue cloth boards. Light wear on the corners, joints and endbands. Light foxing to the edges, preliminary and final leaves. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Item #476741
Physical description; xii, 267, [1] pages : plates (1 folded), 3 plans, facsimile ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes 29 plates, including 1 photo-engraving and plan. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Introductory – The palio alla lunga – The giuoco del mazzascudo – The palio alla tonda. Subjects; Sports – Italy – History. Italy – Social life and customs.
Price: €28.00