THE AGE OF THE GRAND TOUR, containing sketches of the manners, society and customs of France, Flanders, the United Provinces, Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the letters, journals and writings of the most celebrated voyagers between the years 1720-1820;
by Burgess, Anthony (1917-1993). Haskell, Francis (1928-). [Introduction]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE)/VERY GOOD Closed Tears Rubbed
- Seller
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Peter Tavy, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Elek Books Limited, 1967. VERY LARGE hardback book in very good condition, dust jacket is good,chipped at top edges. NO EXTRA POSTAGE ABOVE OUR STANDARD RATES (UK ONLY). Not Inscribed or Signed.. This is a First Edition. Yellow / Beige Cloth. VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE)/VERY GOOD Closed Tears Rubbed. Illus. by 16 colour plates. 4 full-page engravings. 236 monochrome Illustrations. Folio - over 12" - 15" LANDSCAPE. HARDBACK.
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- Bookfarm
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011565
- Title
- THE AGE OF THE GRAND TOUR, containing sketches of the manners, society and customs of France, Flanders, the United Provinces, Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the letters, journals and writings of the most celebrated voyagers between the years 1720-1820;
- Author
- Burgess, Anthony (1917-1993). Haskell, Francis (1928-). [Introduction]
- Illustrator
- 16 colour plates. 4 full-page engravings. 236 monochrome Illustrations
- Book Condition
- Used - VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE)
- Jacket Condition
- VERY GOOD Closed Tears Rubbed
- Edition
- This is a First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Elek Books Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1967
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architectural Interest;
- Size
- Folio - over 12" - 15" LANDSCAPE
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