New York and London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1908 First edition. 8vo Grey cloth with very nice pictorial on front cover of Grand Cascade of Villa Aldbrandini in dark grey and black stamped in gilt xx, 393 pages plus 4 pades of ads at back. Well illustrated with photgravures and photos. Top page edges bright gilt. Page foredges uncut. Nicely repaired front endpaper at hinge. no jacket probably as issued. Very good. .

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Bookseller: Cultural Connection (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 025560
Title: Romance of the Roman Villas (The Renaissance)
Author: Champney, Elizabeth W
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication: New York and London
Date Published: 1908
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