London: Paul Elek, 1967. Full title: "THE AGE OF THE GRAND TOUR containing sketches of the manners, society and customs of France, Flanders, The United Provinces, Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the letters, journals and writings of the most celebrated voyagers between the years 1720 and 1820, with descriptions of the most illustrious antiquities and curiousities in these countries, together with the story of such traffic by Anthony Burgess and an appreciation of the art of Europe in the Eighteenth Century by Francis Haskell. And in addition decorated with a great variety of engravings, paintings, watercolours and drawings gathered especially for this particular work." Oblong elephant folio measuring 13.5 by 19 inches. Mustard cloth covers with grey cloth spine. Prior owner name and date to the front free endpaper else the book is in bright and fine condition. The potentially fragile pictorial dust jacket is in surprisingly good condition, considering the size and weight of the book, with a taped tear on rear panel and some small chips at spine. No international shipping on this item. See photos. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.

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Bookseller: RON RAMSWICK BOOKS, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5797
Title: THE AGE OF THE GRAND TOUR
Author: BURGESS, Anthony and Francis HASKELL
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Paul Elek
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1967
Keywords: English History England Travel
Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall

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