Italy Italia History Landscapes Architecture 1856 splendid book 63 view plates Wellfleet California as an Island)

California as an Island)

The charting done by Cook confirmed they were separate islands and not part of the mysterious Southern Continent

Illustrated folding pamphlet

Covers and map gently age worn

remaining clean - still a very pleasing visual example

Italy Italia History Landscapes Architecture 1856 splendid book 63 view plates Wellfleet California as an Island)(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Italy, History, Travel, Illustrated Books). Italy: Classical, Historical, and Picturesque. Illustrated in a Series of Views. Published 1856, Glasgow by Blackie and Son. 164 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout with 63 excellent full page steel engraved views, all printed on heavy paper with tissue guards. Attractive antiquarian full leather binding, raised bands, gilt title lettering,