Author: Basil Kennett
Title: Romae Antiquae Notitia: Or, the Antiquities of Rome
Description: Dublin, A. Rhames for J. Hyde and E. Dobson, 1724 . Leather. The seventh edition of Church of England cleric Basil Kennett's richly illustrated historical study of Ancient Rome. The seventh edition of this work, first published in 1696.A study of Roman history which includes discussion of the history of Rome, a description of the city, and discussion of Roman learning and education.ESTC T169366Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and thirteen engraved plates, including six folding. The plate facing page 176 is detached and loosely inserted. Frontispiece trimmed to perimeters, and laid down. Collated, complete.Rebound, with endpapers renewed. With a former owner's inscription to the recto of the frontispiece reading 'MacDonnell, Dublin, 7 June 1873&apos. Further inscription to title page.Kennett's work was considered the standard guide to the antiquities of Rome for more than a century. Rebound in half calf, with paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Light marks to boards, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained and tenderly held. Rear hinge strained and firmly held. Inscription to recto of frontispiece. Internally, binding lightly strained throughout, with first and second gathering detached. One plate detached and loosely inserted. Frontispiece trimmed and laid down. Inscription to title page. Pages age toned, with spotting and handling marks throughout. Repair to verso of plate facing page 68. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: Romae antiquae notitia antiquities of Rome Basil Kennett antiquities of Rome Not Stated
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Title: Romae Antiquae Notitia: Or, the Antiquities of Rome
Description: Dublin, A. Rhames for J. Hyde and E. Dobson, 1724 . Leather. The seventh edition of Church of England cleric Basil Kennett's richly illustrated historical study of Ancient Rome. The seventh edition of this work, first published in 1696.A study of Roman history which includes discussion of the history of Rome, a description of the city, and discussion of Roman learning and education.ESTC T169366Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and thirteen engraved plates, including six folding. The plate facing page 176 is detached and loosely inserted. Frontispiece trimmed to perimeters, and laid down. Collated, complete.Rebound, with endpapers renewed. With a former owner's inscription to the recto of the frontispiece reading 'MacDonnell, Dublin, 7 June 1873&apos. Further inscription to title page.Kennett's work was considered the standard guide to the antiquities of Rome for more than a century. Rebound in half calf, with paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Light marks to boards, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained and tenderly held. Rear hinge strained and firmly held. Inscription to recto of frontispiece. Internally, binding lightly strained throughout, with first and second gathering detached. One plate detached and loosely inserted. Frontispiece trimmed and laid down. Inscription to title page. Pages age toned, with spotting and handling marks throughout. Repair to verso of plate facing page 68. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: Romae antiquae notitia antiquities of Rome Basil Kennett antiquities of Rome Not Stated
Price: GBP 190.00 = appr. US$ 271.32 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 889F1
- Book number: 889F1
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