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1918 Italy by Frank Fox Antique Illustrated History Book A&C Black w/Map

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1918 Italy by Frank Fox Antique Illustrated History Book A&C Black w/Map

Italy
By Frank Fox
With 64 Full Page Illustrations In Colour
Published by Adam and Charles Black: London 1918
All Plates & Tissue Papers Present

" Italy by Frank Fox is a richly illustrated early twentieth-century travel volume that captures the landscapes, architecture, and cultural atmosphere of one of Europe's most storied countries. Written by the British journalist and travel writer Frank Fox, the work guides the reader through Italy's celebrated regions and cities, exploring their historical significance, artistic treasures, and enduring traditions. Fox's narrative blends historical reflection with vivid travel impressions, offering readers both an informative account and an evocative portrait of Italy during a period when the country held a powerful fascination for travellers and artists alike.

A distinctive feature of this edition is its 64 full-page colour illustrations, many created by the noted Italian artist Alberto Pisa and other illustrators associated with the celebrated A. & C. Black travel series. These finely reproduced plates, each originally protected by tissue guards, present luminous views of Italian scenery—from lakeside villas and Alpine landscapes to historic towns and sunlit countryside. The illustrations complement Fox's descriptive writing and give the book much of its enduring charm as a visual record of early twentieth-century Italy.

Published by Adam & Charles Black, London, in 1918, this volume belongs to the famous colour-plate travel books that were highly popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The decorative binding and abundant colour plates make it both a desirable travel narrative and a beautiful example of the publisher's illustrated series. The work will particularly appeal to admirers of classic European travel literature, collectors of A. & C. Black illustrated books, and those with an interest in Italian art, scenery, and cultural history."

General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Repair to outer spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented with some light foxing present. Bookworm evidence to first and last few pages of book. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A decent copy in 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: 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: General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Repair to outer spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented with some light foxing present. Bookworm evidence to first and last few pages of book. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Frank Fox
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black: London
Year Printed: 1918
Sub-subject: Italy