Del duomo di Monreale e di altre chiese siculo-normane.
Palermo, Roberti, 1838.
Imperial folio (380 x 540 mm). With engraved half-title, lithographed title-page, 5 engraved vignettes and 27 (2 folded) engraved and 1 lithographed plates.
€ 2,000.00
First edition. In the original boards, inscribed by the author to front board: "a Monsieur Monsr. A(lbert) Thiers Grand Off. de la Legion d'honneur etc. etc. hommage de l'auteur". A rare work on the cathedral of Monreale with plans, inside and outside views and numerous detail views.
Provenance
From the "Bibliothéque Fondation Thiers" with their stamp.
Condition
Spine and margins showing some damage and loss, boards a little waterstained and duststained. Untrimmed on superior paper, one plate with small tear at joint, block splitting, minor staining.
References
Brunet V, 311. Graesse VI, 372.
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