First edition. Octavo. Author's preface. Superbly bound in 3/4 brown morocco over tan cloth, spines with raised bands and gilt stamped floral devices within gilt ruled compartments, gilt ruled covers, matching tan cloth endpapers, white silk bookmark, t.e.g. Fine, fresh. 2 volumes. No signatures or bookplates.

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Bookseller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 221269
Title: Renaissance in Italy: The Fine Arts
Author: SYMONDS, John Addington
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1877
Size: Octavo
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: LITERATURE
Bookseller catalogs: LITERATURE;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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