A TRIP THROUGH ITALY, SICILY, TUNISIA, ALGERIA AND SOUTHERN FRANCE [BY MOTOR].
by VANDERBILT, William Kissam:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Privately printed for the author. 1918. First and only edition. First and only edition. Signed by the author. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt titles to the upper board and spine. Illustrated with 51 photographic plates and two maps (one of which is folding). A very good copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth rubbed and frayed at the tips of the slightly darkened spine. The contents are in excellent condition, clean and bright throughout. Scarce. Inscribed by the author in black ink on the first blank "To Dr. Joseph Collins / With the compliments of / the author / W. K. Vanderbilt / July 31st 1923". American motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman William Vanderbilt II (1879-1944), was a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family. A wealthy man and heir to a massive fortune, he travelled extensively. After serving with the United States Navy during World War One, he self published this photographically illustrated volume of his travels, mostly by motor car. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lucius Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24890
- Title
- A TRIP THROUGH ITALY, SICILY, TUNISIA, ALGERIA AND SOUTHERN FRANCE [BY MOTOR].
- Author
- VANDERBILT, William Kissam:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First and only edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York: Privately printed for the author. 1918
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