William Story — Roba Di Roma

London, Chapman and hall, 1864. Fine Binding. The third edition of this observational work on Rome by esteemed American sculptor, art critic, poet and editor William Wetmore Story. With the bookplate of one Marie de Rougemont to the front pastedown. Gift inscription dated 1866 to the recto of front endpaper. This work touches on many aspects of Rome during the nineteenth century such as the street music, beggars, lent, cafes, theatres, The Colosseum and more. A nicely bound guide to Rome by an esteemed nineteenth century figure. In a full calf binding with gilt stamping to the spine. Externally, smart. Patches of rubbing to the extremities and to the joints. Spine has faded slightly. Bookplate to the front pastedown, Marie de Rougemont. Gift inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .