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.
Spine and margins showing some damage and loss, boards a little waterstained and duststained. Untrimmed on superior paper, variously stamped, one plate with small tear at joint, block splitting, minor staining.
References
Brunet V, 311. Graesse VI, 372.