POMPEII A.D. 79. Treasures from the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, and the Pompeii Antiquarium. Two volume set.
first edition Paperback
1978 · Boston, MA
by Ward-Perkins, John; Amanda Claridge
Boston, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, 1978. Book. Near fine condition. Paperback. First Edition. Quarto (4to). Two volume set. Paperback binding in almost new condition. Published in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago, the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, and the American Museum of Natural History. Includes two exhibition brochures from the Art Institute of Chicago. The first volume (112 pages with 50 color plates) covers the volcano and the town of Pompeii in the first century A.D. and life at the time of the disaster is presented through descriptions of the people, gardens, houses, cults and beliefs, trades and occupations, and leisure activities. The second volume (112 pages and 350 black & white illustrations) describes more than 300 artifacts.. (Inventory #: 008191)