Author: BERRY, JOANNE
Title: The Complete Pompeii
Description: London / New York: Thames and Hudson, 2007. Hardcover. ISBN: 050005150X. A likely first American edition of a pictorial guide to the ancient city of Pompeii, near Naples. The city was destroyed first by earthquake in AD63 and an eruption of nearby Vesuvius in AD79 which buried the town and its people. Rediscovered in 1748, Pompeii became a rich archaeological site, with its plentiful artwork and homes with everyday household items such as furnishings being well preserved. From these excavations, the life of Pompeii's citizens has been recreated, discussed and pictured in this book. With 318 illustrations, 275 of which are in color. --- In full plum-colored paper-covered boards with publisher's device stamped in blind to cover, spine titling in silver. Volume wrapped in dust jacket with color image of young Pompeiian couple as depicted on a wall painting. --- A well-preserved, tightly bound copy, though with inked notation to front free endpaper and prior owner's circular embossed stamp to p.13. Unclipped, unpriced jacket in excellent condition and lacking damages worthy of mention; wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 256 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: 050005150x >>Art / Architecture / Fashion >>European History
Title: The Complete Pompeii
Description: London / New York: Thames and Hudson, 2007. Hardcover. ISBN: 050005150X. A likely first American edition of a pictorial guide to the ancient city of Pompeii, near Naples. The city was destroyed first by earthquake in AD63 and an eruption of nearby Vesuvius in AD79 which buried the town and its people. Rediscovered in 1748, Pompeii became a rich archaeological site, with its plentiful artwork and homes with everyday household items such as furnishings being well preserved. From these excavations, the life of Pompeii's citizens has been recreated, discussed and pictured in this book. With 318 illustrations, 275 of which are in color. --- In full plum-colored paper-covered boards with publisher's device stamped in blind to cover, spine titling in silver. Volume wrapped in dust jacket with color image of young Pompeiian couple as depicted on a wall painting. --- A well-preserved, tightly bound copy, though with inked notation to front free endpaper and prior owner's circular embossed stamp to p.13. Unclipped, unpriced jacket in excellent condition and lacking damages worthy of mention; wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 256 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: 050005150x >>Art / Architecture / Fashion >>European History
Price: US$ 20.00 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 89274
- Book number: 89274