Bernard J Shapero : Rare Books

Travel

TENNANT, Robert

Sardinia and its Resources.


Stanford, London 1885. First edition. INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo, 317pp, 12 plates, 2 coloured, map, foriginal blue cloth gilt, large gilt vignette to upper cover, an excellent copy.

Inscribed on verso of front free endpaper. Tennant was entrusted with a commission in connection with commercial enterprises in Sardinia, which necessited a personal visit of several months to the island. He had to penetrate all parts of the country, and was brought into direct personal communication with the local authorities and principal landowners and merchants. Interesting set of illustrations.

Price: £ 280
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Stock Number: 58617