2 Antique Prints-ROMAN ART-ARCHITECTURE-TEMPLE-SCULPTURE-ROME-Larousse-1897

Publication Date: 1897

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2 Antique prints, titled: 'Roman - Art Romain - Rome.' - (Roman, Roman Art). Three prints on two sheets. A map of ancient Rome with two inset maps of Rome in the 12th century and as it was at the time of publication. Two images of Roman art and architecture such as temples, sculptures, churches. Description: This lithographic print originates from: 'Nouveau Larousse Illustre en sept volumes.', Directeur Claude Auge, Paris, published 1897-1904, with a supplement addedin 1907. The Nouveau Larousse illustre (New Larousse Illustrated) was an illustrated French language encyclopedia published by Larousse between 1897-1904, in 7 volumes and a supplement. It was essentially a scaled-down version of the 'Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siecle.' (Great universal dictionary of the 19th century) of Pierre Larousse, but updated and written in a more neutral, scientific style under the editorship of Claude Auge.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Larousse' after an anonymous artist. Pierre Larousse (1817-1875). Claude Auge (1854-1924). Plate by M. Dessertenne. Lithograph using rastering techniques on wove paper. Anonymous. Excellent, given age. Irregular left paper edge from binding. Some small stains in margin. Two images on one sheet (front and rear). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 24.2 x 31.2 cm. The image size is ca. 20 x 27.8 cm. The overall size is ca. 9.5 x 12.3 inch. The image size is ca. 7.9 x 10.9 inch. Storage location: A334-28. Seller Inventory # 63431

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Title: 2 Antique Prints-ROMAN ...

Publication Date: 1897

Condition: Fine