The Picturesque Mediterranean with illustrations by the most eminent artists;

£650 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

This work is compilation of travels in the Mediterranean by various artists and writers. These impressive tomes cover France, Corsica, Italy, Egypt, Spain,Turkey, Malta, Greece and Algeria. First edition; 2 vols, large 4to (33 x 26 cm); vol 1 with two title-pages, two coloured frontispieces, numerous black and white engraved illustrations throughout both volumes, some in text and some full page, inner hinges on volume 1 slightly cracked, bookplates; publisher's lavishly gilt decorated cloth, slightly worn and rubbed at edges; a very attractive copy.

• Binding: Hardcover

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