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Pompeii and Herculaneum: the Living Cities of the Dead, by Theodor Kraus 1st Ed
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Pompeii And Herculaneum: The Living Cities Of The Dead, by Theodor Kraus. Harry N Abrams Inc, 1975. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 230 pp. 235 illustrations, including 71 color plates. Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows AD 79 located in the territory of the current commune of Ercolano, in the Italian region of Campania in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. It is most famous for having been lost, along with Pompeii, Stabiae and Oplontis in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius beginning on August 24 AD 79. This book reconstructs the layout, buildings, social structures, religious practices, and art styles of the two Roman cities buried in the eruption.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1975
- Condition:Repaired: dust jacket has taped repair on back.
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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