An Historical Description of Ancient and Modern Rome; Also of the Works of Art, Particularly in Architecture, Sculpture and Painting; to which are Added, a Tour Through the Cities and Towns in the Environs of That Metropolis, . Volume 2 Only

Salmon J.

Published by Printed for the Author By S. Gosnell, London, 1800

About this Item

in original paper-covered boards as issued, paper-covered spine with title handwritten by earlier owner, front paper hinge cracking but cords and inner hinge sound, frontispiece folding map of Rome present but with 4-inch tear due to careless opening (no loss), 11 plates illustrating 17 Roman antiquities present, nice and clean, text pages facing some of the plates with mild darkening due to failure to insert tissue guards, book largely unread as many of the gatherings are uncut. Rare. No inscriptions, not ex-library. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 27059

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Historical Description of Ancient and Modern Rome; Also of the Works of Art, Particularly in Architecture, Sculpture and Painting; to which are Added, a Tour Through the Cities and Towns in the Environs of That Metropolis, . Volume 2 Only
• Publisher: Printed for the Author By S. Gosnell, London
• Publication Date: 1800
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel and exploration