BOURCARD, Francesco de (1821-1886). Usi e Costumi... Lot 208
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BOURCARD, Francesco de (1821-1886). Usi e Costumi di Napoli e Contorni. Naples: Gaetano Nobile,
1853-1858.
First edition of this famous book on the inhabitants of Naples, masterfully illustrated with 100 colored plates depicting the trades and roles of the Neapolitan working classes.
2 volumes, 4to, (258 x 175mm). 100 copper-engraved, colored plates protected by tissue guards (sporadic spotting to text, some light foxing). Bound in the publisher's brown morocco gilt title, gilt edges, publisher's wrappers bound in. Provenance: Princess Margaret of Scylla, gift dated 1879 to endpapers. (2)
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