Romae Antiquae Notitia: or, The Antiquities of Rome

Philadelphia: Hickman & Hazzard, 1822. First. hardcover. very good(-). In two parts. To which are prefixed two essays, concerning the Roman Learning and the Roman Education. Embellished with fifteen engravings. 8vo, contemporary mottled calf; joints weak, spine darkened & somewhat cracked. Phila.: Hickman & Hazzard, 1822. First American Edition. Kennett's most important work, originally published in 1696. and considered one of the enlightened analyses of ancient Rome, particularly in respect to education. Fine engravings by R. Campbell. (Inventory #: 89254)