The History of Rome in Painting - Abbeville Press 2011

by Maria Teresa Caracciolo

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First edition

Item Description Title: The History of Rome in Painting Editor(s): Maria Teresa Caracciolo and Roselyne de Ayala Publisher: Abbeville Press (First English-Language Edition, 2011) Format: Large Format Hardcover with Original Pictorial Slipcase Pages: 496 pages with brilliant full-color illustrations Condition: Collectible - Like New / Fine Condition This magnificent, out-of-print folio volume has been exceptionally well-preserved and is in beautiful, gift-quality condition. Hardcover Book: The striking red cloth boards are crisp, sharp, and clean. The gold-gilded Capitoline Wolf emblem on the front cover is perfectly intact and bright. Binding & Pages: The binding is tight, square, and unread. The pages are pristine, crisp, and bright white with absolutely no writing, highlighting, tears, or foxing. Includes the original publisher's business reply card insert. Slipcase: The original pictorial slipcase is structurally solid, clean, and structurally sound, showing only the absolute minimum of gentle shelf handling. About this Book: An absolute masterpiece of art history publishing. This massive, beautifully produced volume traces the history of the Eternal City through centuries of breathtaking artwork. It features stunning, high-fidelity reproductions of frescoes, canvases, and grand panoramic paintings ranging from antiquity to the modern era. An essential centerpiece for any serious art historian, classical scholar, or fine book collector's library. Shipping Note: This is a v

• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Year: 2011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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