A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures
by E. V. Lucas
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$460.68A$414.61
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About This Item
London: Methuen & Co. , 1921-7. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5" . Not Stated . Group of six volumes of the illustrated travelogues by E. V. Lucas, exploring cities and galleries of Europe, one first edition. Six charming travel works to European cities by E. V. Lucas, English humourist, publisher, playwright, &c., celebrated for his short essays, as well as verses, novels, and play, who worked with Punch from 1904 until his death in 1938.Comprising the following:A Wanderer in London, twenty-sixth edition of 1926. With sixteen illustrations in colour by H. M. Livens as well as further full page plates in black and white. A Wanderer in Florence, twelfth edition of 1924. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Venice, fourth edition of 1921. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Paris, twenty-second edition of 1925. With fifteen illustrations in colour by Walter Dexter and numerous further black and white plates.A Wanderer in Rome, second edition of 1927. With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and further black and white plates.A Wanderer among Pictures, first edition of 1924. With seventy-two illustrations. Companion to the galleries of Europe. In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings in various colours. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, light fading to back strip occasional volume. Previous ownership inscription to a recto front blank page, undated. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to leaves. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 826A1
- Title
- A Wanderer in London; A Wanderer in Florence; A Wanderer in Venice; A Wanderer in Paris; A Wanderer in Rome; A Wanderer among Pictures
- Author
- E. V. Lucas
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Methuen & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1921-7
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- ev lucas travel explore europe travel
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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