1789 Antiquities of Herculaneum Ancient ROME Art Pottery Vesuvius Pompeii RARE

MARECHAL, Sylvain

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Sylvain Marechal was known for some of the best and most interesting illustrated works of history. Perhaps his most notable work was the ‘Antiquities of Herculaneum’ – collections of hundreds of full-page engravings depicting ancient Roman artifacts, art, coins, furniture, pottery, and more all found in Herculaneum after its 18th-century discovery! This work contains dozens of illustrations each with explanations by François-Anne David.

 

This eighth tome features 58 exquisite plates! Notable engravings include views of decorative scales, candle fixtures and holders, stools and furniture, pots and pitchers, and much more!

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1789 Antiquities of Herculaneum Ancient ROME Art Pottery Vesuvius Pompeii RARE

 

Sylvain Marechal was known for some of the best and most interesting illustrated works of history. Perhaps his most notable work was the ‘Antiquities of Herculaneum’ – collections of hundreds of full-page engravings depicting ancient Roman artifacts, art, coins, furniture, pottery, and more all found in Herculaneum after its 18th-century discovery! This work contains dozens of illustrations each with explanations by François-Anne David.

 

This eighth tome features 58 exquisite plates! Notable engravings include views of decorative scales, candle fixtures and holders, stools and furniture, pots and pitchers, and much more!

 

Item number: #20583

Price: $750

 

MARECHAL, Sylvain

 

Antiquites d’Herculanum gravées par P. A. David avec leurs explications par P. Sylvain Maréchal

 

Paris: chez David, 1789

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages;
    • [6], 58
    • 57 plates of engravings
  • Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Edward Milner
    • Likely Edward Carolus Milner (1858–1875), 5th son of Sir William Mordaunt Edward Milner, 5th Baronet (1820–1867), a Whig politician. Edward Milner was listed as a lieutenant in the Scots Guards. Motto: ADDIT FRENA FERIS
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~10.5in X 8in (26.5cm x 20cm)

 

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20583

Category

Classical Greco-Roman

Authors

MARECHAL, Sylvain

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

French

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete