Description: Le Notti Romane al Sepolcro de Scipioni. By Alessandro Verri and printed in Genoa by Frugoni. In two volumes. 1804, 292 and 271 pp. 5.5” x 3.5”, 16mo, full leather. Overall very good, with light rubbing and wear to leather, primarily along edges and corners. Slight exterior hinge chipping between front board and spine of VolumeI. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markigns and stampings. Includes plates at the start of each night. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and beautifully preserved set by Italian author Alexander Verri (1741-1816), having originally been published in 1782 and 1804. Considered Verri’s most famous work, it promotes the peacefulness of Christian civilization in contrast to Ancient Rome, as told by the ghosts of prominent Romans like Caesar and Cicero. COLL1804BFGX-0724-aj2003
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Genoa
Language: Italian
Author: Alessandro Verri
Region: Europe
Publisher: Frugoni
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1804
