Le Catacombe Romane Secondo Gli Ultimi E Le Piu Recenti Scoperte (The Roman Catacombs and Latest Studies and Most Recent Discoveries)
Rome: Desclé, Lefebvre E. C., 1903. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 713 (1)pp., 1 folding map, 1 folding plan. Rebound in brown three-quarter cloth over marbled boards with gilt lettering on spine. Decorative half-title. Title page with vignette and decorative ruling. A major study and compendium of underground Rome. Contains many partial plans of cemeteries and reproductions of monuments. Profusely illustrated with drawings, plans and maps, two of them folding, and numerous b/w photographs. Marucchi was an Italian archaeologist and the author of the "Manual of Christian Archaeology." The catacombs of Rome were the chief object of his research. Binding with light wear along edges, small chip on front cover. Usual library marking, stamps at top and bottom edge, verso of title page and at end of text. Library bookplate on inside front cover. Small dealer sticker at top of inside front cover. Gutter reinforce at title page and verso of title page. Block somewhat browned. Binding in overall good, interior in good- to good condition. g- to g. Item #47793
Price: $200.00