LASSELS, RICHARD The Voyage of Italy; or, A Compleat Journey through Italy. Engraved additional title. 2 parts in one volume, 12mo,

contemporary calf gilt, spine ends rubbed. 11-page bookseller's catalogue at end. Paris & London, 1670 FIRST EDITION; variant imprint in first part. "One of the more important books on Italian travel of its period. Lassels was a Catholic priest who toured Italy five times as governor to young men on the Grand Tour. The dates of the journeys are not stated, but were most probably between 1635 and 1665. The "Voyage" covers the standard route and is preceded by an essay in which the value of travel is discussed" --Pine-Coffin 635. Wing L465.