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 18^th-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;

o   [6], 58

o   57 plates of engravings

·       Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Edward Milner

o   Likely Edward Carolus Milner (1858–1875), 5^th 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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