A Classical Tour through Italy. 2 volumes.
by Eustace, John Chetwode
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good plus, moderate wear to cover extremities, short split at front hinge of volume 2, otherwise a very good set lacking the map
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
London. : J. Mawman. , 1814. Contemporary half calf over mottled boards, gilt spine decorations. . Good plus, moderate wear to cover extremities, short split at front hinge of volume 2, otherwise a very good set lacking the map and one plate. . 4to., 28x22.5 cm. . Heavy set, will require extra shipping. weight: 8.8 lb. 9 (of 10) engraved plates, lacking the frontis map and the illustration of the Basilica Sanct Crucis.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 278843
- Title
- A Classical Tour through Italy. 2 volumes.
- Author
- Eustace, John Chetwode
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary half calf over mottled boards, gilt spine decorations.
- Book Condition
- Used - Good plus, moderate wear to cover extremities, short split at front hinge of volume 2, otherwise a very good set lacking the map
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Mawman.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1814
- Pages
- lx, 603: 612, 16 index pp.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel;
- Size
- 4to., 28x22.5 cm.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Reno, Nevada
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About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Plate
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...