Jean-Baptiste Rosario Gonzalve de Nervo - Un tour en Sicile - 1834
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Jean-Baptiste Rosario Gonzalve de Nervo’s *Un tour en Sicile* is a 1834 first edition in French, comprising two half-leather-bound volumes with engraved plates and a folding map.
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Grand Tour in Sicily,
Two volumes in octavo, bound in contemporary half-leather with a spine decorated with gold fillets and dotted lines, red leather inlays with the title stamped in gold.
8 engraved plates of Greek medals (front and back), under silk, and 1 watercolor map folded multiple times drawn by Andriveau-Goujon.
The author of the work is Baron de Nervo (1810-1897), Receiver General of Finances of France. He wrote several works on financial history, but he was also an eclectic traveler; this first edition of his account of the trip to Sicily made in 1833 is very rare and almost unobtainable on the market.
Archaeological and moral journey made by boat, rowboat, and on the back of a mule.
Volumes in excellent condition as shown by the numerous photos that are an integral part of the description; note minor signs of ancient dampness and light rubbing to the bindings. There are old cartouches with two initials on the front fly-leaves, and for the books a fine watermark paper was used.
Dimensions:
Pages: 339 (Volume One) - 339 (Volume Two) - Collectively Complete
Worldwide shipping available by courier in rigid packaging, designed to preserve the two volumes during transit.
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We offer autographs, memorabilia, antique books, and manuscripts from our private collection, accumulated over the years.
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Translated by Google TranslateGrand Tour in Sicily,
Two volumes in octavo, bound in contemporary half-leather with a spine decorated with gold fillets and dotted lines, red leather inlays with the title stamped in gold.
8 engraved plates of Greek medals (front and back), under silk, and 1 watercolor map folded multiple times drawn by Andriveau-Goujon.
The author of the work is Baron de Nervo (1810-1897), Receiver General of Finances of France. He wrote several works on financial history, but he was also an eclectic traveler; this first edition of his account of the trip to Sicily made in 1833 is very rare and almost unobtainable on the market.
Archaeological and moral journey made by boat, rowboat, and on the back of a mule.
Volumes in excellent condition as shown by the numerous photos that are an integral part of the description; note minor signs of ancient dampness and light rubbing to the bindings. There are old cartouches with two initials on the front fly-leaves, and for the books a fine watermark paper was used.
Dimensions:
Pages: 339 (Volume One) - 339 (Volume Two) - Collectively Complete
Worldwide shipping available by courier in rigid packaging, designed to preserve the two volumes during transit.
Seller's Story
We offer autographs, memorabilia, antique books, and manuscripts from our private collection, accumulated over the years.
Please check our profile to find your favorite items. We guarantee the high quality, absolute rarity, and originality of all the items offered, which are carefully described and inspected.
Thank you all.
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Number of books
2
Subject
Archaeology, History, Ships and seafaring, Travels
Book title
Un tour en Sicile
Author/ Illustrator
Jean-Baptiste Rosario Gonzalve de Nervo
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1834
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez les Marchands de Nouveautés
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Fold out maps or plates, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
678
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