DICKENS, Charles.
Pictures From Italy.
London: Bradbury & Evans , 1846.
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First edition of Charles Dickens' Pictures from Italy; finely bound in full morocco by Riviere & Sons
First edition of Dickens' classic travelogue. Octavo, bound in full crushed morocco by Riviere & Sons with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, with vignette illustrations on wood by Samuel Palmer, original cloth bound in at rear. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase.
In 1844, Dickens took a respite from writing novels and for several months traveled through France and Italy with his family. They visited the most famous sights: Genoa, Rome, Naples (with Vesuvius still smoldering), Florence and Venice. In his travelogue the author portrays a nation of great contrasts: grandiose buildings and urban desolation, and everyday life beside ancient monuments. But it is his encounters with Italy's colorful street life that capture the imagination. Dickens is particularly drawn to the costumes, cross-dressing, and sheer exuberance of the Roman carnival. From the book we learn that Dickens was an early riser and walker, and that he enjoyed touring the major attractions on foot.
Pictures From Italy.
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