Description: Royal 89vo. Bound in quarterly brown cloth with illustrated paper sides. Gilt lettering to spine. Housed in a matching brown slipcase. A crisp, clean copy. Pages are bright and tightly bound. Appears unread. The slipcase is sturdy with only minor shelf wear, grading Near Fine. A lovely collectible copy of Hibbert's sweeping urban history. Fully illustrated with colour plates. Synopsis: This beautiful Folio Society edition by acclaimed historian Christopher Hibbert offers a sweeping narrative of the world's most influential urban centers. From ancient Athens and Rome to modern-day New York and Tokyo, Hibbert explores how these cities became crucibles of art, politics, power, and innovation. The volume is bound in quarterly cloth with illustrated paper sides, housed in a protective matching slipcase, and lavishly illustrated with full-color plates and archival images. It remains a definitive and visually stunning work for collectors of history and fine books alike.

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