Description

Large format hardcover, white boards lettered in black, in publisher’s non priced, non clipped dust-jacket. Italian edition, text in Italian. 317 pages. Includes a bibliography, an index of names and one of places. Illustrated with color manuscript pages, color and black and white photographs and architectural drawings. Stated first edition. A history of the Jewish quarter (ghetto) in Venice form the 15th through the 19th centuries, focusing on the architecture and integration of the community with the greater metropolis. Section two consists of a short text outlining the history of the synagogues and their recent restoration. No previous ownership marks. Very slight bump to bottom edge of front board (invisible under jacket) and some fading to jacket, most especially on spine as per usual with this edition. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked book in a complete dust-jacket with two very short tears on lower rear cover. Text in Italian. Near fine in a very good dust-jacket. A large oversize book, Priority and International orders will be charged actual postage.