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47 - [ITALY]. ANDERSEN (Hans Christian).
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[ITALY]. ANDERSEN (Hans Christian). *The Improviser* or *Life in Italy*. Paris: Amyot, 1860. Two parts bound together in a single 12mo volume in ivory-coloured vellum, with a smooth, compartmentalised spine entirely decorated with interlacing gilt motifs, a dark brown calfskin title label, and red edges (contemporary binding). Very slight losses to the side margins of the title label. FIRST EDITION of the French translation with the fictitious notation ‘Second edition’ – RICHARD. A TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO ITALY. Paris, Maison, [c. 1840]. In-12, dark mahogany sheepskin, with a frame of four gilt lines on the covers, smooth, compartmentalised spine decorated with a gilt coat of arms, gilt title (contemporary binding). A small restoration to the spine. NEW EDITION, revised and corrected. One large folding map and four folding plans. SET OF TWO VOLUMES.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:15 PM
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