A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and Its Vicinity

A beautiful copy of James Merigot's illustrated work on Rome. Complete with 61 aquatint plates. Undated, all except plate 20 are watermarked 1817. With plate 20 'Pyramid of Caius Cestius' watermarked 1815. The text is watermarked 1816. Dated from Abbey 178.This work was first published in two parts in 1797 and 1799 respectively. According to Lowndes this work has been twice reprinted 'first by White and Cochrane, about 1805, subsequently by Mr Hearne about 1819'. This is therefore the third edition overall (Abbey 178).Former owner's book label to the front pastedown, 'Charles M Hutt'.Illustrated with sixty-one sepia tinted aquatints. With the list of plates to the rear.Each plate has accompanying text in French and English.With drawings of many historic landmarks such as Septimus Severus, The Temple of Concord, The arch of Patani, The Arch of Constantine, Temple of Fortuna Virilis, The Tomb of Nero and The Pantheon.A fantastic copy of this uncommon work. In a half calf binding. Externally, very smart. Imperceptibly rebacked, with the original boards preserved and the spine laid down. Light shelf-wear to the boards and spine. Binder's label and former owner's name label to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Just the occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed. …