2V George A. Smith THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ROME 1884 Deluxe Oversized Volumes Engravings Gebbie History Pompey Julius Caesar Emperor Nerva Mark Antony Numa Pompilius

Title: The Illustrated History of Rome [From the Founding of the city by Romulus, 753 B.C. , to the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks, 1456 A.D.]
Author:
Editor: George A. Smith - George A. Smith was a noted historian and contributed to many important works including chronicles of the Paris Exhibition and Salon. He was based for at least part of his professional life in Philadelphia.
Publisher: Gebbie & Co., Publishers
City: Philadelphia
Year: 1884
Binding Style: Hardcover
Number of Volumes: 2 Full Set: Yes
Width: 12" Height: 15.25"
Book Details: These deluxe, mammoth volumes are bound in leather over pebbled cloth with raised bands on the spine and gilt lettering and ornamentation to the spine and boards. Each volume is liberally illustrated with steel and wood engravings including maps and in-text vignettes and the text blocks have been gilded on all three sides.

From the preface:

“I purpose that the reader of this complete Illustrated History of Rome shall be aided and interested in his study by such a panorama of Historical Pictures and other illustrations as has never before embellished the history of any nation. On a recent visit to Europe, while visiting the great Galleries of Painting and Sculpture, and turning over the Portfolios of Engravings in the Public Museums, I was struck with the number and the beauty of subjects devoted to the illustration of Roman History.†“We know that the early History of Rome, like that of all nations, is legendary; but the legendary traditions of the Roman people are so rich and so beautiful, that they give an insight into the early genius of the people. Moreover, mingled with these poetic traditions, there are accounts of laws and institutions which undeniably existed.â€
Condition / Notes: This handsome, imposing set shows well with some external signs of wear and age, concentrated at the extremities. The front board on volume one is separated and the rear hinge is weak. The bindings are other wise solid and secure. The plates are clean and bright with some scattered edge toning/marks.

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