Alberto Pisa & Spencer C. Musson - Sicily - 1911
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Sicily by Alberto Pisa & Spencer C. Musson, a 1st illustrated edition published in 1911 by Adam & Charles Black, in English, bound hardcover with 324 pages.
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Superb illustrated edition of this original work from the famous series of 'A & C Black Colour Books,' which combined literary text with rich color imagery to appeal to a cultivated and traveling audience of the early 20th century.
Spencer C. Musson offers a vivid description of Sicily, blending ancient history, popular traditions, volcanic landscapes, and Greco-Roman monuments, while Alberto Pisa, an Italian painter, provides numerous color plates that capture the atmosphere of the places with a picturesque and refined style.
The book highlights the island's cultural and geographical diversity, emphasizing its role as a Mediterranean crossroads, and aligns with an Edwardian aesthetic where exoticism and scenic beauty are magnified for an English-speaking readership.
This volume thus illustrates the meeting of erudition, art, and travel, offering a harmonious view of Sicily as a land of memory, beauty, and fascination.
Alberto Pisa & Spencer C. Musson - Sicily - 1911 - Adam & Charles Black
. xii, 312 pages
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original illustrated cardboard binding, with signs of wear from use, smooth decorated spine, gilded titling and ornaments, beautiful illustrations on the front cover.
Good interior condition, work enriched with 48 color illustrations outside the text, including a frontispiece and folding plates.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Superb illustrated edition of this original work from the famous series of 'A & C Black Colour Books,' which combined literary text with rich color imagery to appeal to a cultivated and traveling audience of the early 20th century.
Spencer C. Musson offers a vivid description of Sicily, blending ancient history, popular traditions, volcanic landscapes, and Greco-Roman monuments, while Alberto Pisa, an Italian painter, provides numerous color plates that capture the atmosphere of the places with a picturesque and refined style.
The book highlights the island's cultural and geographical diversity, emphasizing its role as a Mediterranean crossroads, and aligns with an Edwardian aesthetic where exoticism and scenic beauty are magnified for an English-speaking readership.
This volume thus illustrates the meeting of erudition, art, and travel, offering a harmonious view of Sicily as a land of memory, beauty, and fascination.
Alberto Pisa & Spencer C. Musson - Sicily - 1911 - Adam & Charles Black
. xii, 312 pages
Good condition of the binding, the work in its full original illustrated cardboard binding, with signs of wear from use, smooth decorated spine, gilded titling and ornaments, beautiful illustrations on the front cover.
Good interior condition, work enriched with 48 color illustrations outside the text, including a frontispiece and folding plates.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Cartography, Geography, History, Illustrated, Travels
Book Title
Sicily
Author/ Illustrator
Alberto Pisa & Spencer C. Musson
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1911
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Adam & Charles Black
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
324
