Description: [TRAVEL] L'OSSERVATORE FIORENTINO SUGLI EDIFIZJ DELLA SUA PATRIA [8 Volumes; Complete Set] Author: [Marco Lastri] | [Sydney Alexander | Dorothy Neville Lees] Title: [TRAVEL] L'OSSERVATORE FIORENTINO SUGLI EDIFIZJ DELLA SUA PATRIA [8 Volumes; Complete Set] Publication: Firenze: Presso Gaspero Ricci, 1821 Edition: Terza Editione Description: Octavo. Hard Cover. Eight 8vos,; quarter bound in the publisher's green pebbled cloth over marbled board; there is a large folding plan of Florence with some edgewear and foxing; with a closed tear at the intersection of two folds; much of the back of the folding map has early reinforcing at the folds with paper; all volumes have 2 plates except volumes 3 and 8 which only have one plate; the text is largely clean and bright, but there are 2 or 3 signatures in volume 1 that are generally toned. ~~From the library of Renaissance art historian Sidney Alexander, who lived in Florence for many years. His name is on the front free endpaper of each volume. Mr. Alexander lived in Florence for many years, and penned 15 books on Renaissance history and art, as well as novels. ~~Prior to Sydney Alexander, the set belonged to Dorothy Neville Lees, with her signature also present. Dorothy Lees was born in Staffordshire, and moved to Florence in 1903 where she remained for until her death in 1966. She penned many articles about Tuscany, as well as a couple of books on the subject. She entered into a longterm relationship with Edward Gordon Craig, sharing his devotion to all things related to the art of the theater. ~~This history of Florence has two outstanding Florentine associations.~~. Good+ binding. Seller ID: 297479 Subject: History & Military Black Swan Books Richmond VA We specialize in antiquarian books, classic literature, the Civil War, Viriginiana, travel, art, children's books, and other subject areas, including religion and philosophy. Terms Payment via PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two [2] business days, Monday through Friday by standard mail, USPS Media Mail. Combined orders and expedited shipping is available. Please contact us for a shipping quote before ordering. All items are guaranteed as listed and described. Any item may be returned within 30 days for any reason in the condition is which they were sent. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Marco Lastri] / [Sydney Alexander / Dorothy Neville Lees
Publisher: Presso Gaspero Ricci
Year Printed: 1821
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
