Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743
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Maximilien Misson’s illustrated French-language book Voyage d'Italie was published in 1743 and contains 656 pages.
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Fascinating illustrated edition of 52 plates, including numerous fold-outs from this collection which belongs to the tradition of travel narratives that helped make Italy a preferred destination for European travelers, scholars, and art enthusiasts in the 17th and 18th centuries.
French writer and traveler of Protestant origin, Maximilien Misson is notably known for his descriptions of Italy, a country whose historical richness, diverse landscapes, ancient monuments, and masterpieces of art deeply fascinated the cultured elites of his time.
His work offers a methodical exploration of the main Italian cities and regions, pairing the traveler’s personal observations with the historical, artistic, religious, and cultural information necessary to understand the places visited.
Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743 - Tome II - Clouzier, David, Durand & Damonneville -
366-290 Pages.
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original calfskin, signs of wear, minor defects on covers and spine, headbands, corners and joints worn, red edges, spine with ornamental raised bands, gilt lettering on the maroquin piece, gilt tomaison, gold-ruled borders stamped in blind on the covers -
Good interior condition, browning, fine vignette and ink annotations on the title page, work enriched with 52 plates, including many fold-outs, guard pages in decent condition, pleasant copy -
Delivery service available within a few days -
Fascinating illustrated edition of 52 plates, including numerous fold-outs from this collection which belongs to the tradition of travel narratives that helped make Italy a preferred destination for European travelers, scholars, and art enthusiasts in the 17th and 18th centuries.
French writer and traveler of Protestant origin, Maximilien Misson is notably known for his descriptions of Italy, a country whose historical richness, diverse landscapes, ancient monuments, and masterpieces of art deeply fascinated the cultured elites of his time.
His work offers a methodical exploration of the main Italian cities and regions, pairing the traveler’s personal observations with the historical, artistic, religious, and cultural information necessary to understand the places visited.
Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743 - Tome II - Clouzier, David, Durand & Damonneville -
366-290 Pages.
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original calfskin, signs of wear, minor defects on covers and spine, headbands, corners and joints worn, red edges, spine with ornamental raised bands, gilt lettering on the maroquin piece, gilt tomaison, gold-ruled borders stamped in blind on the covers -
Good interior condition, browning, fine vignette and ink annotations on the title page, work enriched with 52 plates, including many fold-outs, guard pages in decent condition, pleasant copy -
Delivery service available within a few days -
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Architecture, Europe, History, Illustrated, Reference, Sociology, Travels
Book title
Voyage d'Italie
Author/ Illustrator
Maximilien Misson
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1743
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Clouzier, David, Durand & Damonneville
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
656
