195
Vesuvio
Torcia, Michele
Report of the last eruption of Vesuvius which occurred in the month of August of this year 1779, 1779
Estimate
€ 200 - 400
Sold
€ 2.064
The price includes buyer's premium
Do you have a similar item you would like to sell?
Information
Naples, Raimondi, 1779. In 8vo. Double title page with text in French and Italian, woodcut decorations, 1 beautiful folded engraved and colored plate in a fine volume, slight foxing, a few browned leaves, small loss on the title page, 20th century binding in red half cloth with corners and decorated paper, gilt title within a tag on the spine.
Specialist Notes
Rare, with a beautiful scenographic color plate that captures the moment of the eruption of Vesuvius among jets of lava, smoke and lightning, drawn by Volaire and engraved by L. Boilly.
Contact
Suggested lots
Caricamento lotti suggeriti...
More Lots
198
Chronological list of the Kings of Naples from the beginning that these regions took the form of a..., 1850
Estimate € 300 - 500
Starting bid € 300
