Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set
Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set Roba di Roma Rome Italy culture life 1863 William Story fine 2 vol. leather set
$ 195.00

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Roba di Roma, by William W. Story.
Published 1863, London by Chapman and Hall.
2 volumes. 355, 369 pages. Text in English.

Attractive antiquarian 1/2 leather bindings, slightly raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering & compartment decorations, marbled covers, edges, and end papers.

Set is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

Bindings gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, small chip to corner of one spine title label, thin surface split to base of one joint, all covers strongly attached and firm, set remains overall very attractive.

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally books remain mostly clean, tight and sound. A set which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Set displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than it appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take clear photos and try to describe it clearly.

Books Measure c. 7 1/2" H x 5" W.

[B5679].