The Medici; (First Modern Library Giant Edition, ML #G9.1)

Stated First Modern Library Edition, 1933 (confirmed by list of ML titles on jacket verso). Colonel G. F. Young's profile of the House of Medici, who wielded great power in Florence and Tuscany starting in the 14th century through the early 18th century. Per the jacket flap, this work "is recognized the world over as the final authority on this vital phase of the Italian Renaissance." With 32 aquatone reproductions of world-famous paintings referred to in the text. Also with a preface by the author, extensive end notes, and a fold-out genealogical tree of the Medici family. This work also published by Modern Library in a smaller version, without the reproductions or other additional material. --- In Toledano spine G2 / blue balloon cloth-covered boards / gilt-stamped front cover torchbearer / gilt titling & interlocked 'ML' to spine / faded blue topstain / blank GA style endpapers / jacket style Gb, verso advertises titles in ML catalogue, but no total number. ML #G9.1. --- With areas of sunfading to cloth and general age-toning to leaves, otherwise a sound, tightly-bound, unmarked copy. Dust jacket with plenty of chips and small tears, as well as a darkened spine; otherwise intact and wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxi, [4], 824 pages.…