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Published by Chicago ; New York : Follett Publising Company, 1969, 1969
ISBN 10: 0695891839ISBN 13: 9780695891831
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. [1st edition], 1st printing ; 159 p. illus., map (on lining papers), ports. 29 cm. ; ISBN: 0695891839; 9780695891831 LCCN: 69-15098 ; OCLC: 23023 ; LC: DG738.7; Dewey: 945.5/1/092; white cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents: Prologue -- NOvember 3, 1966 -- The raging Arno -- Rivers of mud -- Race against the flood -- Appeal for volunteers -- City in chaos -- A dying masterpiece -- The world responds -- A miracle of recovery -- Miracles of restoration -- A hospital for books -- A hospital for paintings -- The Chapel of San Luca -- Epilogue. ; numerous black and white photos document the remarkable emergency restoration efforts undertaken by the city of Florence in the wake of the devastating floods of November 1966 ; covers sunned and soiled, else G. Book.