BRYDONE (Patrick). Voyage en Sicile et à Malthe. Amsterdam and Paris, Pïssot and Panckoucke, 1775; 2 vols. in-8 (196 x 123 mm), marbled green calf, spines decorated with gilt fleurons and fillets on the covers (Period bindings). First French edition, translated from English by Demeunier. Brydone had accompanied the young William Beckford on several trips to France, Switzerland and Italy, and they remained very close friends. The letters in this book are addressed to him. Their interest and humour made them a favourite guide for "tourists" to Sicily and Malta. A VERY FINE COPY IN ATTRACTIVE, FRESH BINDINGS.