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This is a beautiful hardcover copy of this classic on the history of Italian garden design. Brown leather spine with raised bands and gilt titles. This is an ex-library copy in great condition. This work was originally published as a portfolio with loose plates, but this copy was bound with all text and plates on tabs, for easier use. The covers are marbled paper covered boards. Inside generally clean, but light soil, and a few perforated stamps on beginning blanks, and a few very small handstamps. Also shelf number on spine and paper label on front cover. 148 plates provide over 170 photographic views and details of the gardens. Also numerous drawings and illustrations in the text. Many of the most well-known villas and gardens in Italy are studied and illustrated here. Text in French. Elephant folio, 18" high X 14" wide. A beautiful book. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.