D'Orville Jacobus Philippus - Sicula quibus Siciliae veteris rudera... Sicilia Sicily monuments numismatic - 1764

Sicula quibus Siciliae veteris rudera, additis antiquitatum tabulis, illustrantur. . . Amstelaedami Apud Gerardum 1764 Tielenburg.
Original edition of D'Orville's well-known work on the antiquities of Sicily (monuments, coins, architecture, inscriptions, etc.) complete with the large portrait of the author drawn by Houbraken, the dedication with the arms of Ferdinand IV and all 55 valuable plates 17 of which folded several times.
Elegant binding on the arms in full parchment with the coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam imprinted in gold on the plates, spine with 7 bands with the coat of arms of the city framed in each piece, also in gold. Complete work, 2 parts in a single volume, each with its own title page.
Internally in good general condition, scattered light foxing, occasional light browning on some papers and some plates with light creases. Overall, an excellent example as shown in the photo.
Total number of pages: (4) , IV, XL, XI, (4) , 276, 20 p. ; (2) , VIII, 280-675, (1) .