Paolo FUMAGALLI, Le rovine di Pompeia: tratatto pittorico, s - Lot 73

Paolo FUMAGALLI, Le rovine di Pompeia: tratatto pittorico, storivco e geometrico, Florence, 1825 / Pompeia. A picturesque, historical and geometric treatise: a work drawn on the spot between 1824 and 1827. Engraved and published by P. Fumagalli. Florence, at the Author's expense, [1827 ff]. 1 vol. in-folio: three title pages (the 1st in Italian dated 1825, the next 2 one in Italian, the other in French, undated), 60p. in Italian and French, [55]-XVII-[13]pl.; 5p. [plates relating to the discovered mosaic [sic]], 6pl. of which 1 enhanced, with gray gouache background, and another partially enhanced (a total of 91pl. mostly executed in aquatint). Modest condition, with mainly marginal spotting and foxing affecting the plates only slightly, and light angular spotting more marked on the text leaves. Contemporary boards, spine and corners rebound in green paper. Important work surveying the ruins of Pompeii, a site that has always made a strong impression on visitors to the Grand Tour.