Description: The Story of Assisi — Rare 1900 First Printing with Unique Cover — Lina Duff Gordon — JM Dent London Gorgeous true first edition of a classic book, with elegant, unique cover and design. Very rare and hard to find, a quick search will demonstrate its scarcity. The book tells the history of the Town of Assisi, Italy and is illustrated by Nelly Erichsen and M. Helen James, also includes fold-out maps. Pages are rough-cut on side and bottom, smooth and gold gilt on top. Beautiful condition for 120+ years, binding is tight, fold-out maps very good, corners only slightly worn. Some discoloration to pages, as expected for the age. Includes inscription and sticker of Florence, Italy bookseller in 1920, which states the rarity and edition number. See photos to inspect and message with any questions before buying. Measure 7" x 4.5" x 1"; 374 pages. Item will be packed well and with care, typically shipped within 24 business hours.
Price: 189 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-03T17:50:37.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: J.M. Dent & Co.
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1900
Thickness: 1 in
Pages: 374
Language: English
Illustrator: Nelly Erichsen
Length: 7 in
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Luxury Edition
Author: Duff Gordon, Lina
Region: Europe
Topic: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Width: 4.5 in
