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Bullettino Archeologico Napolitano: Nuova Serie Anno Secondo 1853-1854
18549571Naples: Dallo Stabilimento Tipografico di Giuseppe Cataneo 1854. First edition. 28.5x22cm 196pp plus 15 plates several double-page bound at rear. In Italian text in 2 columns. Bound in ornately decorated crimson cloth stamped in gilt and black floral patterned endpapers gilt turn ins all edges gilt. Some rubbing to edges of boards staining to paste downs but clean and bright internally and very good or better. <br /> <br /> Bound volume of the second year of this uncommon Italian archeological periodical edited by Giulio Minervini of the Royal Museum at Naples and issued during the height of Bourbon-era excavations at Pompeii. The finely engraved plates depict Pompeian frescoes figural scenes inscriptions and archaeological objects including detailed renderings of wall paintings and classical motifs. According to OCLC this publication ran from 1842-1860 with the Nuova Serie beginning in 1852. As far as physical holdings OCLC cites perhaps 3 institutions all in Europe. Dallo Stabilimento Tipografico di Giuseppe Cataneo unknown
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