Remarks on the antiquities of Rome and its environs: Being a classical and topographical survey of the ruins of that celebrated city.

Lumisden [Lumsden], Andrew:

Published by London, Bulmer,, 1797

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IV, 478 S., 6 Bll. 1 Porträt, 2 mehrfach gefaltete Pläne und 10 (3 doppelblattgr.) Tafeln (alles in Kupferstich). Erste Ausgabe. - "The longterm exiles in Rome included Andrew Lumsden who became James III`s private secretary and whose sister was the wife of celebrated Scottish engraver, Robert Strange, who had fought for the Jacobites at Cullodon. In his spare time, Lumsden joined the growing fahsion for studying antiquities. He ultimately was able to achieve full pardon and published his book `Remarks on the antiquities of Rome and its environs` in 1797." (Judith Champ, The English Pilgrimage to Rome. [2000]). - Buchblock gebrochen. Durchgehend etw. fleckig und gebräunt. Die Tafeln teils mit kl. hinterlegten Randeinrissen im Falz (ohne Verlust). Exlibris *** *** Copyright: Matthaeus TRUPPE Buchhandlung & Antiquariat - Stubenberggasse 7 - A-8010 Graz - ++43 (0)316 - 829552 *** *** Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 0.

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• Title: Remarks on the antiquities of Rome and its environs: Being a classical and topographical survey of the ruins of that celebrated city.
• Publisher: London, Bulmer,
• Publication Date: 1797
• Language: German
• Binding: Kl.-4°. Läd. Ldr. der Zeit.
• Edition: 1st Edition
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