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70 - SWINBURNE (Henry)
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Estimate €500 - €600
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Description
SWINBURNE (Henry) London, P. Elmsly, 1779. Travels through Spain in the years 1775 and 1776. In-4 (29.1 x 21.7 cm), caramel-coloured half-maroquin with corners, gilt fillets, spine with raised band decorated with gilt fleurons, title label in red maroquin, place and date of publication on the tail, red edges (modern binding). First edition, illustrated with 18 plates, including 1 fold-out map, of this famous travelogue describing the principal monuments of Spain. A few foxing spots and pinholes on some leaves; small tears on some plates. Bibliography Brunet V, 604. Foulché-Delbosc, 173. Palau, XXII, 345.
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About the sale Books, Manuscripts & Antique Engravings, including the José Luis Dotti Library
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 2:30 PM
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