Italian Gardens of the Renaissance and Other Studies

A first edition of Julia Cartwright's study of Italian Renaissance gardens with illustrations. First edition in original publisher's cloth binding of 'Italian Gardens of the Renaissance and Other Studies' by Julia Cartwright Ady with illustrations and personal letter from the author inserted This study was written in memory of Cartwright's friend, Lady Enid Layard, and her love for Venice which she had made her home. The contents of the study includes not only the gardens of Venice, but also of Papal Rome, Florentine Humanists gardens, and more. Julia Cartwright was a late nineteenth and early twentieth century British historian and art critic. Her work mainly encompassed the Renaissance period in Italy. Her dedication was aided by her cousin, art collector and politician William Cornwallis Cartwright who shared his collections. She also read historical Italian texts from a young age, which instilled her fascination with the Italian Renaissance. Includes 16 monochrome plates. Collated, complete. No dust wrapper. Letter transcription: Dear ? Will you accept this little book of mine as a small token of affection & of all the happiness I hope you will have in [?] new life. I know how sadly you will be missed here. Forgive me by writing such a stupid letter & with my very best wishes & much love, Eva V. ? Julia M. Ady In original publishers binding. Externally, generally smart. No dust wrapper present. Very minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some occasional spotting, particularly to the endpapers. Tissue guard to the front piece is present and intact. Very Good Indeed. …