[Rarebooks] FS: Letters from Italy in 1789

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"Lettres sur L’Italie par feu M. Dupaty"

By Charles M. Dupaty. Published in Rome by Chez differents Libraires du
Royaume: 1789.

A series of 115 letters about Dupaty’s travels from Avignon through Genoa
and Florence to Rome. They were written by Charles Marguerite Jean
Baptiste Dupaty, a well-known French advocate-general and magistrate who
also had something of a literary reputation, based in part on these
extremely popular letters. Dupaty makes observations on buildings,
gardens, fountains, sculptures, customs, institutions and other matters.

2 volumes. Hardcover. 4”x6”, viii + 252, 263 pages. Period blue boards
with blue and gilt leather spine labels. Interesting early 19th century
paper ownership labels on the pastedowns (see photo). Text slightly
browned, but overall in very nice condition. $175.00

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