Cook's traveller's handbook to Rome

Elston, Roy : Cook's Traveller's Handbook to Rome. London : Simpkin Marshall, 1935. Sixth edition. Duodecimo size (12mo), 7"/17.7cm h. Bound in publisher's red cloth, gilt lettering to spine and front board. Plain white endpapers. 200 numbered pp, plus map inserts. Preface, list of hotels, intro, historical sketch, 'practical information'. Xviii itineraries, from the Via del Tritone to Vatican City and everything in between. Seven maps, of which three are foldouts. 24 page advertising section to end, with directory, which contain the only images in the volume (except maps). Condition notes: A worn and well-loved copy: general wear and rubbing to boards, lacks dustjacket; gilt lettering dulled. Spine slightly cocked, spine ends rolled, corners bumped. Discreet gift inscription to ffep. Hinge separating at title page. Pages generally tanned, but clean, a few scattered pencil notes; several page corner turn-downs. Folded maps intact if a bit tattered from use. A serviceable relic of the interwar period. We personally inspect every book we offer.…