Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743
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Maximilien Misson’s illustrated French-language volume *Voyage d'Italie*, Tome III, was published in 1743 and comprises 290 pages in a leather binding.
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Rare illustrated edition of this major work of 18th-century travel literature, devoted to the discovery of Italy, its historic cities, its monuments, its traditions and its artistic heritage -
The third volume belongs to an augmented edition with new and interesting remarks, which prolong the author's observations on geography, history, institutions and curiosities of the Italian regions -
François-Maximilien Misson (circa 1650-1722), French writer and traveler of Protestant origin, distinguished himself by his aim to describe the countries visited with precision, combining practical information for travelers with reflections on societies, customs and cultural achievements -
Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743 - Tome III - Clouzier, David, Durand & Damonneville -
290 Pages.
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original calf, wear from use, some minor defects on boards and spine, tops, corners and joints worn, red edges, spine with ornate raised bands, gilded title and volume numbers on a morocco piece, gold fillets impressed on the boards -
Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a beautiful vignette, the work enriched with beautiful plates, some folding, endpapers in decent condition, a pleasing copy -
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Rare illustrated edition of this major work of 18th-century travel literature, devoted to the discovery of Italy, its historic cities, its monuments, its traditions and its artistic heritage -
The third volume belongs to an augmented edition with new and interesting remarks, which prolong the author's observations on geography, history, institutions and curiosities of the Italian regions -
François-Maximilien Misson (circa 1650-1722), French writer and traveler of Protestant origin, distinguished himself by his aim to describe the countries visited with precision, combining practical information for travelers with reflections on societies, customs and cultural achievements -
Maximilien Misson - Voyage d'Italie - 1743 - Tome III - Clouzier, David, Durand & Damonneville -
290 Pages.
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original calf, wear from use, some minor defects on boards and spine, tops, corners and joints worn, red edges, spine with ornate raised bands, gilded title and volume numbers on a morocco piece, gold fillets impressed on the boards -
Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a beautiful vignette, the work enriched with beautiful plates, some folding, endpapers in decent condition, a pleasing copy -
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
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
290
