Before the unification of Italy in 1870, Naples was the capital of the largest of the separate Italian kingdoms. This book discusses the ruling European dynasty, the Bourbons of Naples, founded by Charles, son of King Philip V of Spain and grandson of Louis XIV of France, the Sun King.
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Before the unification of Italy in 1870, Naples was the capital of the largest of the separate Italian kingdoms. This book discusses the ruling European dynasty, the Bourbons of Naples, founded by Charles, son of King Philip V of Spain and grandson of Louis XIV of France, the Sun King.
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Near Fine in Fair jacket. First edition. Bumped at the spine ends near fine in fair dustwrapper with erosion at the spines ends along with numerous creases, nicks and tears. The first volumes of this scarce two volume set. Distinctive ownership Signature of Elsa Schiaparelli on front free endpaper. Schiaparelli was one of the world's premiere designers during the 1930s, who pioneered numerous now-iconic fashions elements such as the divided skirt, trompe-l'oeil detailing, synthetic materials, and exposed fasteners, and as well as incorporated surrealist designed into her work through her collaboration with Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dali.
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Good (DJ. moderately worn, esp. at extremities; Internally clean; Binding tight) Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and gilt decoration to front cover; Red illus. dj.; 731pp.; 16 bw plates. A (some would say THE) comprehensive study of the Bourbon family of Naples; Inscribed by the author.
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