First Edition. Historical and cultural study of the major artistic centres of Italy by the American muralist and mosaicist - probably best known for his The Evolution of Civilization in the Library of Congress dome - and his wife, a leading feminist and the prime mover behind the NY, Municipal Art Society.
2 volumes, 8vo. Original sage green cloth with title gilt to spines and city crests gilt to the upper boards, t.e.g. others uncut. Title pages in red and black. Some light browning, cloth a little rubbed, but overall very good.