Click for full-size.
SKETCHES ON THE OLD ROAD THROUGH FRANCE TO FLORENCE
by [France; Italy]; Murray, A.H. Hallam; Nevinson, Henry W.; Carmichael Montgomery
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: John Murray, 1904. First Edition, Special Limited Issue of 150 Copies Only. Printed on fine thick. With 50 beautifully executed colour illustrations by Henry W. Nevinson and Montgomery Carmichael, on tissue guarded plates, and with 18 black and white illustrations in the text. 4to, handsomely bound in contemporary crushed honey morocco, the spine with raised bands gilt ruled, lettered in gilt in two compartments, t.e.g. xxv, map, 328 pp. A very bright and pleasing copy, beautifully preserved internally, fresh and clean, the binding tight with minor wear to the hinges, the upper joint of the front hinge starting. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE OF THIS BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32038
- Title
- SKETCHES ON THE OLD ROAD THROUGH FRANCE TO FLORENCE
- Author
- [France; Italy]; Murray, A.H. Hallam; Nevinson, Henry W.; Carmichael Montgomery
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
Terms of Sale
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. But, please do contact us as soon as possible if you wish to return an item. For items that are correctly described and being returned for other reasons please contact us as soon as possible and return the book in the condition it arrived to you within 7 days. For such returns the refund of postage is at our discretion.
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.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Frequently asked questions
Positive Representation Matters
Books transmit cultural values and can shape the views of society. Learn more about the history of American literature in Collecting Children’s Literature by Writers and Educators of the Harlem Renaissance.
Collecting P. T. Barnum
P. T. Barnum was not only one of the founders of modern day circus performance, he was also the author of the second most printed book of the 19th century. Learn about collecting P. T. Barnum books and ephemera here.
