THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS, WITH THE EXPLANATION OF THE VARIOUS PHENOMENA THAT USUALLY ATTEND THE ERUPTIONS OF THE CELEBRATED VOLCANO
by FRANCESCO SERAO
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
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Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
LONDON: E. CAVES, 1743. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. 231 p. FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. [2], iv. WITH 1 (of 2) FOLDING WOOD ENGRAVED PLATES (LACKING FRONTISPIECE); FOLDING TABLE. POPULAR WORK ON MOUNT VESUVIUS FIRST PUBLISHED IN ITALIAN IN 1738, WITH LATIN EDITIONS IN 1738 AND 1740, A FRENCH EDITION IN 1741, AND THIS ENGLISH EDITION IN 1743 (A SCARCE EDITION). INK STAMP OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ON TITLE PAGE AND VERSO OF FINAL TEXT PAGE. DIMENSIONS: 6 5/8" x 4 1/8" x 1." CONDITION: VERY GOOD; FRONTISPIECE LACKING, FOXING THROUGHOUT, IN A FINE MODERN BINDING.
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- De Coux and Associates Books
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- 000945
- Title
- THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS, WITH THE EXPLANATION OF THE VARIOUS PHENOMENA THAT USUALLY ATTEND THE ERUPTIONS OF THE CELEBRATED VOLCANO
- Author
- FRANCESCO SERAO
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- E. CAVES
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1743
- Keywords
- Earthquakes & Volcanoes
- Size
- 16mo
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De Coux and Associates Books
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About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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