Rome in Colour: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guide with Fold-Out Roma Map (Lozzi, c.1980s)

Published by Editrice Lozzi

About this Item

Attractive mid-to-late 20th-century Rome guide from Editrice Lozzi, featuring full-color plates, bilingual text, and structured itineraries spanning major monuments, archaeological sites, and ecclesiastical landmarks. The guide includes dedicated sections on the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel, along with concise historical notes and descriptive commentary organized into eight walking itineraries. High-quality color photography and a clean typographic layout make this a representative example of Rome's long-running Lozzi tourist series. This copy includes the original fold-out Roma map, issued by Ente Provinciale per il Turismo, with detailed street grids, monuments, transit routes, and hotel/amenity indexes. The reverse side features railway promotional material for the ETR 450 'Pendolino' and demonstrates the period travel context. Softcover shows modest rubbing, a small corner crease, and light edgewear; interior clean, bright, and unmarked. The included map booklet is complete, with typical handling folds but no tears. A nicely preserved vintage tourist set, ideal for collectors of travel ephemera, Rome/Vatican history, or mid-century guidebooks. Edition/printing: Not stated, as is standard for Editrice Lozzi; likely an early-mid 1980s issue based on typography, photographic stock, and ETR 450 advertising. Condition: Very Good. Minor exterior wear; clean interior; complete map. Sound and appealing example of the period.

Seller Inventory # NF.ROM.ND.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rome in Colour: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guide with Fold-Out Roma Map (Lozzi, c.1980s)
• Publisher: Editrice Lozzi
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
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