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Second Edition (revised). Hard cover, 12mo, bound in black leather-covered (flexible) boards with double rules of red horizontally across the boards and spine, between which is an escutcheon displaying the Parisian coat of arms blocked in gold. Titles to the spine in gold. Bottom edges of text block only stained red on both volumes. Glazed black endpapers. Illustrations. Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. Vol. I 268 pp. In English. Vol. II: 290 pp. **CONDITION: Good. Exterior shows lean to both volumes, otherwise fairly clean and sound. Vol. I with a split front inside hinge with an old glue repair, and an English Bookshop label to endpaper. Vol. II has somewhat dulled decoration to front board, and with old tape repair to internal front hinge. Both books are moderately age toned, and gently scuffed at foot and head of spine. **Containing the Author's characteristic blend of history, art and travel tips for negotiating the hotels, carriages, railways and restaurants of the City of Light. An engaging read for the would-be traveler. **English travel book innovator AUTHOR Augustus J.C. Hare (1834-1903) wrote a number of popular guides to European cities, during a varied career as an Author and successful artist. Born in Rome, although educated in England, first near the ancestral family seat in Herstmonceux, East Sussex and later at Oxford. An engaging read for the would-be traveler.
Ref: ADV 9253
$45.00