Legends and stories of Italy : for children / by Amy Steedman ; pictured by Katharine Cameron
1909, First Edition. London ; Edinburgh : T.C. & E.C. Jack. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #379302
Physical description : vii, 188 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm. Contents : pt. 1. Legends. The legend of the Christmas rose -- The merciful knight -- The saint-maid of Lucca -- S. Mark and the fisherman -- Domenica -- The legend of the Castellano -- Stella Maris -- The angel and the diavolo -- Little legends of the Madonna -- The little countess. pt. 2. Stories. Stellante -- A tale of the Epiphany -- Marziale, the robber chief -- The angel's robe -- A tale of old Florence -- The story of the Empress Flavia. Subject : Italy. Legends Italy ; Juvenile fiction. Illustrated children's books
Other names : Cameron, Katharine 1874-1965.
T. & A. Constable (Firm : Edinburgh).
Price: €60.00