Guido Ucelli - Le Navi di Nemi - 1983

The volume Le Navi di Nemi by Guido Ucelli is a work of great importance dedicated to the study, documentation and enhancement of the famous Roman ships found in Lake Nemi. The content thoroughly addresses the history of the vessels, the archaeological and historical context of their discovery, the complex recovery operations and the extraordinary technical solutions adopted in Roman times. The text is accompanied by an important illustrative apparatus that helps to convey with clarity and scientific rigor the exceptional nature of these ships, considered among the most impressive testimonies of ancient naval engineering. The work, curated by the National Institute of Archaeology and Art History, represents a reference point for scholars, collectors and enthusiasts of Roman archaeology.

From the standpoint of rarity, this volume belongs to a complete reprint produced by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in a limited edition of 2,000 numbered copies, intended exclusively for a well-defined segment of the total numbering. The individual numbering gives the book a distinctive collectible character, making it less common than ordinary editions and particularly sought after on the market of rare and valuable old books.

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