Complete two volume set. Folio. A pair of massive, heavy books bound in brownish gold cloth. Former seminary library books with shelf labels and small library stamps on title pages but otherwise free of library markings. The binding of Vol. II is shaken - all plates are present but there are cracks in the text block and the page edges are uneven (i.e., some plates stick out a few millimeters from the others - the foredge is not perfectly smooth). Two plates have some short tears along their edges but these do not affect the image - the tears are only in the blank margins. Otherwise the plates are in fine condition. Text in Italian. Vol. I is text along with 52 b/w line drawings; Vol. II contains 267 plates in both color and b/w which reproduce artwork from the Catacombs of Rome. Vol. II includes a number of striking color plates, including a double-page plate of the Madonna and Christ Child. An important and very scarce work which is still the definitive study of early Christian art. This is a servicable copy which while not in perfect condition is whole and intact and excellent for reference and research.

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Title: LE PITTURE DELLE CATACOMBE ROMANE [two volume set]
Publisher: Desclee, Rome
Publication Date: 1903
Binding: Hardcover

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At Kubik Fine Books Ltd, ABAA, we have been professional full-time booksellers since 1985. We are located at 24 Park Avenue in Dayton, Ohio 45419. All our books are guaranteed to be as described. We use standard bookselling terms to describe our stock: FINE: almost new with minimal signs of use VERY GOOD: shows slight use such as minor wear to edges GOOD: the typical 'used' book but whole and complete with no major damage. Major damage (staining, underlining in text, missing pages) is always noted. Dustjackets are described if present; if not mentioned, the book does not have a dustjacket.

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Owen D. Kubik, president
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