Augustus Hare in Italy, from the Italian travel books of Augustus Hare and illustrated from the original wood engravings, limited edition, 1977

Augustus Hare in Italy. Edited by Gavin Henderson from the Italian travel books of Augustus Hare and illustrated from the original wood engravings. With an introduction by Sacheverell SItwell..

This modern anthology draws on Hare’s classic Victorian travel guides, presenting selections on Italy edited by Gavin Henderson and illustrated with the original wood engravings, with an introduction by Sacheverell Sitwell. Published in a limited edition of 850 copies, it offers a carefully chosen portrait of Hare’s distinctive blend of practical advice, historical observation, and cultural commentary, making his evocative 19th-century vision of Italy accessible to a new generation of readers.

Published by Michael Russell, Salisbury. Limited edition of 850 copies, 1977.

A fine black cloth hardback in Publisher's binding, in the style of Hare's original Italian travel guides, with gilt titles and red ruled decoration. Covers crisp and clean with minimal wear. Soundly bound.

Text is very good throughout - bright and clean throughout with some very light spotting to text block edge, and finely detailed line illustrations in text and map to rear. A charming tribute to Augustus Hare.

Text in English.

160pp.  

Dimensions: approximately 239mm high x 143mm wide x 11mm deep.

Weight approximately 390g (unpacked).