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Torcello (Venice)
A card portfolio containing twelve large b&w photographs of the exterior and interior of the C12th cathedral basilica on the island of Torcello in the Venetian lagoon accompanied by an eight-page introductory essay (in English). Housed in a stiff card portfolio.
Old English Coffee Houses
Guide to the introduction and rapid growth of London coffee houses in the late C17th which reached its apogee in the mid-C18th when they played an important part in the social and business life of the capital.
Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana: Spiegelbild des Geistes abendländischer Kultur (Reflecting the Humanity of Western Culture)
A short introductory history of the Vatican Library followed by an extensive exhibition catalogue of some of its finest treasures - parchments, illuminated manuscripts, psalters, incunabulae and maps each with a full page colour photograph, detailed description and provenance. A chapter on
Latest Khajuraho Guide
Slightly primitive locally published guide to all the temples of the Khajuraho complex. Each described in detail with many accompanying photographs, maps and travel information. Paperback. 90 pages. Superficial wear but generally good condition. Cat No 2530
Petra: A Brief History and Some Photographs
An early tourist guide to Petra with excellent b&w photographs of the Nabataean remains and their environs plus two good maps. 38 pages. Small signature to cover otherwise excellent condition, Cat No 621