Glimpses of Italian Court Life, Happy Days in Italia Adorata
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Lavishly produced limited edition of 100, of which this is no. 45, of the socialite and singer Tryphosa Bates-Batcheller's memoir of her travels through Italy. Printed on large paper by the De Vinne Press and lavishly illustrated, with the caption for each illustration captioned on the facing tissue guard. Vellum boards with gilt decorations in the style of elaborate hinges and clasps. Top edge gilt. As promised, a delightful glimpse into Italian court life at the turn of the century, and a lovely example of American printing of the same period. Darkening of the untrimmed page edges, small bookseller's label to the rear endpaper (Brentano's, New York). [i]-xix, [1]-469 pp, 4 additional pages of a printed score. 11.5 x 7.5 x 2.25". As a large, heavy book this order may incur additional shipping charges. Near Fine. Item #2023-P200
Price: $125.00