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1906 Venice by Mortimer Menpes Antique Illustrated History Book A&C Black

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1906 Venice by Mortimer Menpes Antique Illustrated History Book A&C Black

Venice
By Mortimer Menpes
Text by Dorothy Menpes
Published by Adam and Charles Black: London 1906
A Beautiful Copy With All Plates & Tissue Papers Present

" Venice by Mortimer Menpes is a richly evocative portrait of the city at the height of its artistic and cultural mystique, capturing both its grand public monuments and its quieter, more intimate corners. Menpes, celebrated for his ability to fuse travel, observation, and atmosphere, presents Venice not merely as a destination but as a living entity shaped by history, light, water, and daily life. The accompanying text by Dorothy Menpes provides a reflective and informed narrative, guiding the reader through the city's origins, customs, and enduring character with a tone that is both accessible and cultured.

The true distinction of this volume lies in Mortimer Menpes's superb colour plates, reproduced with exceptional quality by Adam and Charles Black using their advanced early 20th-century colour-printing processes. The illustrations capture Venice in soft, luminous hues—its palazzi reflected in canals, sunlit façades, shadowed arcades, and the quiet dignity of Venetian figures moving through streets and piazzas. Each plate is protected by its original tissue guard, underscoring the book's careful production and enhancing its appeal as both an art object and a travel classic of the period.

Published in 1906 and complete with all plates and tissue papers present, this is a particularly fine example of one of the most admired illustrated travel books of the Edwardian era. It represents the golden age of colour plate books, when illustration, typography, and binding were brought together with exceptional craftsmanship. This volume would especially appeal to collectors of illustrated travel literature, admirers of Venice and European art history, and those drawn to the refined aesthetic of early 20th-century book design."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented with a touch of edge foxing only. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A stunning copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 23cm x 17.5cm x 4.5cm - 222 Pages + Publishers Advertising

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Gilt Decorated Cloth Bindings", "All Plates & Tissue Papers Present"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented with a touch of edge foxing only. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A stunning copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Mortimer Menpes
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black: London
Year Printed: 1906
Sub-subject: Italy