{"product_id":"11-voyage-in-sicily-and-malta-1864","title":"#11 Voyage in Sicily and Malta 1864","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful 19th century French cartonnage edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoyage in Sicily and Malta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Patrick Brydone, published by Alfred Mame et Fils in Tours in 1864. This is the seventh edition of Brydone’s celebrated travel account documenting Sicily and Malta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding is especially elaborate, with brilliant blue, white and gold decoration surrounding a detailed inset landscape scene. The interior is illustrated with engraved views, including Palermo Cathedral and other sites encountered throughout the journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal handwritten 1868 school prize presentation insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the Collège de Thann, recording the book as a prize awarded to a student. A wonderful piece of surviving provenance and a reminder that these exceptionally decorative bindings were often created as presentation and prize books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall with beautiful color and gilt remaining. Age related wear is present, including some wear and losses along the spine and corners, as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68036742873392,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/EB571458-0559-481D-8574-956BC735D73A.jpg?v=1792015170","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/11-voyage-in-sicily-and-malta-1864","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}