Morocco; Its People and Places
Philadelphia: Henry T. Coates & Co., 1897. Later edition. Hardcover. 2 vol. [6], vii-viii, [2], 3-253, [3]; [6], vii-viii, [2], 3-226, [2] pp. White publisher's cloth with gold decorations and borders on the front boards, gold lettering and decorations on the spines; top edges gilt. Red linen dust jackets. Each volume with a red ribbon bookmark bound in. Title pages printed in orange and black. Illustrated with several photogravure plates in both volumes and with a folding map in color in the rear of volume two. Translated from the Thirteenth Italian edition by Maria Hornor Lansdale. Without the slipcase. A stunning deluxe edition of De Amicis' work on Morocco translated into English. The author here tells of his experiences in several different cities, including Tangiers and Zeggota. The illustrations depict the vibrant culture of the region, showing the traditional clothing, markets, pack animals (including camels) being loaded up with goods, the density of the population, and how different socio-economic stratas experienced life in Morocco. Fine / Fine. Item #000013068
Price: $250.00