I have here for sale a book entitled LE NOTTI ROMANE Del Conte ALESSANDRO VERRI published by A spese degli Editori, Firenze, in 1837. "Le Notti Romane al Sepolcro degli Scipioni" (Roman Nights at the Sepulchre of the Scipios) is the most famous work of Italian author Alessandro Verri (1741-1816) published in two parts in 1792 and 1804, in which the ghosts of illustrious men of the past (Cicero, Caesar, and others) evoke the ancient Roman civilizations, stressing its violent background in contrast with the peaceful Christian civilization.  This edition includes a vignette on the title page, a full-page b/w illustration, and several illustrated footers.

Cream leather boards which are heavily marked and worn.  Black title block with gilt lettering and gilt decoration on the spine.  Wear to the leather at the top of the spine.  Name of previous owner on the front endpaper.  Foxing to pages, heavy in places.  Front hinge partially cracked but all pages are firm and the book is in good condition for its age.  278 pages.  16 x 10 cm.

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