Apr 24, 2006 - Sale 2076

Sale 2076 - Lot 317

Price Realized: $ 374
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
LASSELS, RICHARD. The Voyage of Italy; or, A Compleat Journey through Italy. [40], 260; 272, [4] pages, including engraved additional title (with upper margin cropped). 2 parts in one volume. 8vo, contemporary calf, spine defective, front cover detached, with first gathering adhered; contents browned. London: R. C., J. R., and A. C. for Charles Shortgrave, 1686

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"One of the more important books on Italian travel of its period, Lassels was a Catholic priest who toured Italy five times as governor to young men on the Grand Tour . . . The 'Voyage' covers the standard route and is preceded by an essay in which the value of travel is discussed"--Pine-Coffin 635 (1670 original edition). Wing L466 (this edition).