Camera and Chianti, Francis Sandwith Vintage 1955 Hardback Travel Book

A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find vintage hardback copy of Camera and Chianti by Francis Sandwith, published in 1955.

An evocative mid-century travel volume combining atmospheric writing with period photography, capturing the romance and character of Italy in the post-war era. A wonderful piece for collectors of vintage travel literature, Italian ephemera, or decorative coffee-table books.

The original dust jacket is still present, which greatly adds to its collector and display appeal. Jacket shows age-related wear including tears, edge chipping, and rubbing consistent with a book of this age, as visible in the photographs. The book itself remains a handsome vintage piece with strong shelf presence.

A lovely collectible example of 1950s travel publishing and an ideal addition to any curated vintage library, photography collection, or interior styling display.

Condition:

Good vintage collectible condition for age
Original dust jacket present
Noticeable edge wear, tears, and small losses to jacket
Corners bumped
Binding intact
General age-related wear consistent with 70+ years
There is a name written in the inside cover

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