Pompeiana: The Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii

by Sir William Gell; John P Gandy

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First edition

London: Rodwell and Martin, 1819. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 10.5" by 6.5". Sir William Gell. A very bright copy of Sir William Gell s noted study of the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii. A large margined copy of this work in a wonderful condition. Some of the plates have been trimmed down. Each of the engraved plates have a tissue guard which has protected them from spotting. An important contribution to the field of Classical Italian topographical archaeology, at the time this was the standard work on the excavations of Pompeii. The original drawings for this work are by Sir William Gell, classical archaeologist and illustrator, while architect John Peter Gandy was largely responsible for the text. While title page states this was published from 1817-1819, tail of frontispiece specifies publication date as July 1st, 1819. Gift inscription to the recto of front endpaper To George Doudney Esq. With kind regards from his old friend William Gandy 1890 . The individual gifting this work is likely a relative of the author John Peter Gandy. Tipped in to the front endpaper is an obituary notice for Hannah Gandy, hand-dated 1902. Hannah Gandy was the niece of the author of this work. Her father was Joseph Gandy A.R.A. The first edition to be complete in one volume. Frontispiece, illustrated title page ( View of Pompeii ), two plans and 77 plates. Illustrated throughout. Sir William Gell was a classical archaeologist and illustrator. This is his best known work, which was

• Publisher: Rodwell and Martin
• Year: 1819
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: hardcover

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