Author: YOUNG, COL. G. F. Title: The Medici (First Modern Library Edition, ML #179. 1)
Description: New York: The Modern Library, N.D.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Stated First Modern Library Edition, 1930. Colonel G. F. Young's profile of the House of Medici, who wielded great power in Florence and Tuscany starting in the 14th century through the early 18th century. With a preface by the author and extensive end notes. --- In Toledano spine #5 / full blue balloon cloth-covered limp boards / gilt titling and grapevine decorations on spine / blindstamped torchbearer device to front cover / dark topstain / orange Kent endpapers. Lacks the dust jacket. ML #179.1. --- Conspicuous sunning to spine has turned it to a shade of brown, with prior owner's signature (dated 1931) to front paste-down, small open tear to lower edge of title page and mild age-toning to leaves, else a tightly-bound, sound copy. Note: A weakened front hinge has been repaired on this item.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; xxi, [3], 824 pages. Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir >>European History
Price: US$ 14.00 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 88393