Rome: Nella Stamperia di Giovanni Zempel, 1768. First edition. Boards. Recased in later full boards. Near fine. 283 pages. 29.5 x 21.5 cm. Four copper engraved plates; large fold-outs, plus title vignette, head and tail pieces and initials. Index and errata page. A discussion of the magical mineral waters and baths of Porreta Terme near Bologna at the foot of the Appennines. Elegantly printed with wide text margins, title page remargined, uncut, last few leaves with dampstains in gutter not affecting text, a very clean and crisp copy.

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Bookseller: Royoung bookseller, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1203
Title: Delle Terme Porrettane
Author: Bassi, Ferdinando
Format/Binding: Boards
Book Condition: Used - Recased in later full boards. Near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Nella Stamperia di Giovanni Zempel
Place of Publication: Rome
Date Published: 1768
Keywords: Travel
Bookseller catalogs: Natural History; Science;

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