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Pompeiana; The Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii Sir Wm. Gell 1837

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Pompeiana The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii by Sir William Gell, complete in two 1/4 leather tall octavo volumes with marbleized boards. 82 full page engraved plates of which 2 are hand colored and 30 vignettes with a portrait frontispiece of the author. Volume 2 has a full description of the plates with explanations of the vignettes. An interesting very well illustrated history of the excavations in Pompeii up to 1819 by Sir William Gell (1777-1836) published London: Lewis A. Lewis 1837. Gell was an archaeologist and well-known illustrator.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1837
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some foxing particularly in first few pages. Engraving and illustrations in good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B525-11stDibs: LU855245113102

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