Romae Antiquae Notitia Or, The Antiquities Of Rome. In Two Parts I. A Short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Commonwealth. II. A Description of the City : An Account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. To which are prefixed Two Essays, Concerning the Roman Learning, and the Roman Education.

Basil Kennett

Published by Dublin: Printed by A. Rhames for J Hyde and E Dobson., 1724

About this Item

Dublin: A Rhames, 1724. Seventh edition. xxiv, 295 pages plus Index [16] pages, Scriptores [8] pages. Illustrated with portrait frontispiece and 13 plates (7 folding). Frontispiece with a hole to the portrait and loss of some of the image. One of the plates of the Arena has closed tears to the folds - see images. Recently rebound in a half calf. Approximately 8 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles on red label, 5 raised bands with gilt edging, 6 compartments, gilt date in the bottom compartment. Joints good condition sound. Corners good condition. Boards good condition half calf/marbled boards. Page edges good condition top edge slightly darkened, all are tanned and foxed. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition. End papers good condition. Title good condition red and black text, lightly tanned with some foxing. Pages good condition b/w frontispiece portrait which has a hole on the forehead of the subject, 13 plates, 7 of which are folding and all complete. Binding good condition attractive copy. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1724 Binding: Hardback.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Romae Antiquae Notitia Or, The Antiquities Of Rome. In Two Parts I. A Short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Commonwealth. II. A Description of the City : An Account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. To which are prefixed Two Essays, Concerning the Roman Learning, and the Roman Education.
• Publisher: Dublin: Printed by A. Rhames for J Hyde and E Dobson.
• Publication Date: 1724
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket