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Click here to see our other books! The Ruins of Pompeii A Series of Eighteen Photographic Views Thomas H Dyer 1867 Bell and Daldy : London 11" by 8" [7], 2-111pp SUMMARY The first edition of Thomas H Dyer's historical and archaeological study on the ruins of Pompeii. First Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION An uncommon work. Collated, complete, with eighteen plates. The 'House of Cornelius Rufus' has been bound in as the frontispiece. Thomas Henry Dyer was an English historical and antiquarian writer. His first publication was 'The History of Modern Europe' and he also published two works on Rome 'History of the City of Rome' and 'History of the Kings of Rome'. The eighteen illustrations to this work are explained in great detail using information Dyer adapted from a work on Pompeii issued by the Society for the Diffusion of Entertaining Knowledge. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown, HMS Britannia Second Admiralty Prize for Latin awarded to Mr E E Lacy July 22nd 1880. A comprehensive history of the city of Pompeii, stimulated by the remains of the ancient city as seen through the eyes of the nineteenth century traveller. CONDITION In a contemporary calf binding. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the joints and extremities. Light damp stain to the front board. A few light marks to boards. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Occasional light scattered spots to pages, heavier to the rear of the plates. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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