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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

2257 - [NAPLES]. Recueil de toutes les Vues qui existoient dans le …
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Estimate CHF 1,200 - CHF 1,800
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[NAPLES]. Recueil de toutes les Vues qui existoient dans le Cabinet du Duc de la Tour Et qui représentoient Les incendies du Mont Vésuve... Naples, Nicolas Gervasi, 1805. Oblong folio bound in full tawny raked basane, gilt roulette framing the covers and red morocco title label in the centre of the 1st plate, smooth spine decorated and gilt. [2] ff. 20 pp. and 25 black engraved plates of views of Vesuvius. At the time, Vesuvius fascinated the whole of Europe, driven by the Grand Tour and interest in natural phenomena. Travellers and artists flocked to observe its eruptions, contributing to the widespread dissemination of images and stories at a time when volcanology was just beginning to take an interest in it. Overall good condition Binding: Stitch to first cover Scratches and rubbing to boards Cuts, headpieces and spines rubbed Inside pages: Several creases to first 2 leaves Text pages 1 to 20 in good condition Engravings: good condition, except for some spotting in the lower margins, more or less numerous depending on the folio
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About the sale ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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