Pompéi et les Pompéiens: Édition Revue et Abrégée à l'Usage des Jeunes Filles et Illustrée de 22 Gravures sur Bois
Paris: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie. 1865. Hardcover. [6], 277, [3] p.: 1 double-leaf map and 22 leaves of wood-engraved illustrations (counted as pages in pagination); 18 cm. Red morocco spine with gilt-tooled black spine label; gilt-tooled spine decoration. Red-and-black marbled paper over boards. Red speckled page edges. Marbled endpapers. Series title at head of title page: Bibliotheque des Jeunes Filles. Includes bibliographical references (p. [268]-274). Small circular bookplate on front fixed endpaper with initials: I.H. Former owner's inscription at head of title: S.G. Ingersoll, Paris. The illustrations include depictions of the excavation at Pompei in the 19th century. In Good+ Condition: edges rubbed; spine is faded, with some cracking and slight loss of gilt; some loss of leather at ends of spine; front board partially detached; light foxing throughout; otherwise clean. Good +. Item #002157
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