The History of Florence in Painting For Sale

Volume Specifications:

• Editor: Antonella Fenech Kroke
• Publisher: Abbeville Press Publishers (First Edition, 2013)
• ISBN-13: 978-0789211453
• Page Count & Art: 496 Pages with 342 brilliant full-color illustrations
• Dimensions & Weight: 18\" x 12\" x 2.4\" | 15.25 lbs (unwrapped)

Condition Report: Fine / Near-Mint

• Hardcover Book: Fine condition. The vibrant crimson cloth boards are flawlessly clean, with sharp corners and clean edges. The gold-stamped Florentine giglio (lily) emblem on the front panel remains exceptionally bright with zero flaking.
• Binding & Text Block: The binding is perfectly tight and square. Headbands are firm and flush. The page edges are crisp and pristine white, free of any dust staining or handling discoloration. The internal silk ribbon marker is crisp and unused.
• Interior Pages: Completely clean, crisp, and bright. No highlights, signatures, bookplates, foxing, or odors.
• Slipcase: Very Good+ to Fine. Structural seams are completely solid. The wrapped illustration panels remain vibrant with no fading or scuffing.

About This Masterpiece:
A monumental, museum-quality achievement by Abbeville Press, this landmark volume traces five centuries of Florentine history through the evolution of its painting. It categorizes the legendary city\'s artistic timeline into five definitive periods:

1. From Dante to Savonarola: The 14th and 15th Centuries
2. From the Republic to the Medici State: The 16th Century
3. An Extended Period of Stability under Medici Rule: The 17th Century
4. Florence and Europe: The 18th Century
5. The Century of Nostalgia: The 19th Century

Features spectacular, oversized plates of legendary works by Filippino Lippi, J.M.W. Turner, Giuseppe Zocchi, Bernardo Bellotto, and many more. A crown jewel for any serious fine art collector or historian\'s private library.Secure Professional Packaging & Shipping:
Due to this volume\'s substantial weight (exceeding 15 lbs), standard shipping practices will not suffice. We package our fine art books with extreme care. The volume will be heavily wrapped in industrial bubble wrap, fitted with rigid corner guard protectors, and shipped inside a thick, heavy-duty cardboard box to prevent edge stress or movement during transit.Ships promptly via USPS Media Mail with tracking provided.