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None. Good. The first edition of William Stewart Rose's travel work on Italy, recounting his experiences exploring the north of the country, The first edition. Complete in two volumes. The travel letters of William Stewart Rose, penned whilst he was travelling across the North of Italy. Whilst these letters mostly focus on the sights of Italy, Rose digresses frequently to discuss aspects of Italian culture and society of the day, including an interesting mention of the satirical poet Giuseppe Parini. Rose also expresses pro-Napoleon sentiments. Â Rose wrote these letters to his friend, historian Henry Hallam. Â Half-title present to each volume. Including an eight page publisher's advertising booklet, dated October 1819, paginated 1-4, 9-12, lacking the middle gathering. In the original paper covered boards, Volume II is neatly rebacked. Externally, generally smart. Light marks and discolouration to the boards, a little heavier to Volume II, which has light tide marks to the extremities. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Crack to the head and tail of the front joint of Volume I, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned with some scattered spots. Good.