YOUNG, COL. G. F. — The Medici (Modern Library #179. 1)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1952]. Hardcover. A Modern Library edition of a profile of the House of Medici, who wielded great power in Florence and Tuscany starting in the 14th century through the early 18th century. With a preface by the author and extensive end notes. Jacket features striking illustration by E. McKnight Kauffer. --- In Toledano spine 8 / green cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h, verso lists 362 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1952 (though 1930 date appears in book). ML #179.1. --- With prior owner's inked name to half title page, otherwise a clean, tightly-bound and unmarked copy lacking obvious damages. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.25) with some creasing, chafing to extremities, else bright, intact and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2" tall; xxi, [2], 824 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .