Study of the ancient Roman sepulchral lamps
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Author: Bellori, Giovanni Pietro
Title: Le Antiche Lucerne Sepolcrali Figurate Raccolte dalle Caue sotterranee, e Grotte di Roma...
Place Published: Roma
Publisher:Nella Stamparia di Gio: Francesco Buagni
Date Published: 1691
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Three parts in one. [8], 16; 15; 12 pp. Engraved section title-pages for each of the three parts; 116 full page engraved plates (1-37, 1-46, 1-33) by Pietro Santi Bartoli. (4to) 32.3x21.9 cm (12¾x8½"), full modern speckled calf, blindstamped covers, raised bands, gilt lettered black calf spine label. First Edition.
A distinguished study of the ancient sepulchral lamps discovered in the tombs and caves of Rome. The lamps are illustrated in intricately engraved plates which were designed and engraved by Bartoli. This edition contains 12 plates not found in the later editions of 1702 and 1704.
Condition Report: Near fine.
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Author: Bellori, Giovanni Pietro
Title: Le Antiche Lucerne Sepolcrali Figurate Raccolte dalle Caue sotterranee, e Grotte di Roma...
Place Published: Roma
Publisher:Nella Stamparia di Gio: Francesco Buagni
Date Published: 1691
Description:
Three parts in one. [8], 16; 15; 12 pp. Engraved section title-pages for each of the three parts; 116 full page engraved plates (1-37, 1-46, 1-33) by Pietro Santi Bartoli. (4to) 32.3x21.9 cm (12¾x8½"), full modern speckled calf, blindstamped covers, raised bands, gilt lettered black calf spine label. First Edition.
A distinguished study of the ancient sepulchral lamps discovered in the tombs and caves of Rome. The lamps are illustrated in intricately engraved plates which were designed and engraved by Bartoli. This edition contains 12 plates not found in the later editions of 1702 and 1704.
Condition Report: Near fine.
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