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A Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk [Two Volume Set] Author: Patrick Brydone Title: A Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk [Two Volume Set] Publication: London: W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1773 Description: Very Good. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1773. First Edition. Two volumes (21cm.); full contemporary speckled calf, green and red gilt spine labels; [12],374; [8],287pp. (collated complete with half titles); folding engraved map frontispiece of Sicily and Malta at head of Vol. I. Leather rather scuffed and dried, front joint of Vol. I quite tender and starting to separate along top half of spine edge, flaking of leather to both volumes, light foxing to early leaves, else a Very Good set, internally fresh and sound, issued with the elusive map. Contemporary armorial ex libris of Thos. Smyth to both pastedowns as well as a manuscript note at the end of the Advertisement in Vol. I: "Several citations from Latin authors that were intended for Notes have been inserted in the text by mistake." A highly popular and oft-reprinted account of the author's travels, the "Liveliness of description of manners and scenery, couched in an easy and elegant style, has rendered these volumes extremely popular" (Cox). Fanny Burney was a fan, James Boswell less so. COX I, p. 142; ESTC T144542. Seller ID: 31014 Subject: 18th Century, European History, Italy / Italian Writers, Maps / Cartography / Geography, Travel / Exploration Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.