Venice, Augustus J.C. Hare, 1900

Venice, with Map and Twenty Three Woodcuts, by Augustus J.C. Hare.

Augustus John Cuthbert Hare (1834–1903) was one of the most popular Victorian travel writers, admired for his detailed and engaging guidebooks to Italy and other parts of Europe. In Venice he combined practical advice for visitors with historical, artistic, and literary commentary, supported by woodcut illustrations and a two-page colour map. First published in the 1880s, Hare’s Venice became a standard English-language guide for late 19th-century travellers and remains valued today for its rich evocation of the city at the height of the Grand Tour tradition.

Published by George Allen, London, 1900. Fifth Edition.

A good black cloth hardback in original Publisher's binding with gilt titles and red ruled decoration. Covers with wear and rubbing and a few marks. Corners have been rounded. Head of spine at the top is worn away. Some cracking to black endpapers, but all holding firm.

Text is good throughout - bright and clean throughout with mild age-toning and  finely detailed line illustrations in text. With an attractive colour map of Venice near the front. Previous owner's name to half title. With red tinted text block edges, as issued. An interesting early example of this classic Victorian travel guide.

Text in English.

(Prelims) + 268pp + 10pp Publisher's advertisements.  

Dimensions: approximately 165mm high x 118mm wide x 16mm deep.

Weight approximately 278g (unpacked).