A TRIP THROUGH ITALY, SICILY, TUNISIA, ALGERIA AND SOUTHERN FRANCE [BY MOTOR].

First and only edition. Signed by the author. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt titles to the upper board and spine. Illustrated with 51 photographic plates and two maps (one of which is folding). A very good copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth rubbed and frayed at the tips of the slightly darkened spine. The contents are in excellent condition, clean and bright throughout. Scarce.

Inscribed by the author in black ink on the first blank "To Dr. Joseph Collins / With the compliments of / the author / W. K. Vanderbilt / July 31st 1923". American motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman William Vanderbilt II (1879-1944), was a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family. A wealthy man and heir to a massive fortune, he travelled extensively. After serving with the United States Navy during World War One, he self published this photographically illustrated volume of his travels, mostly by motor car.