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GELL, William (1777-1836, Sir). Pompeiana: The topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii, the result of excavations since 1819. London: Thomas Davison for Jennings and Chaplin, 1832.
2 volumes, demy 4 (269 x 209mm). Additional title, portrait of the author and 86 plates and plans, all on india paper mounted, the majority in two states: etched before all letters and engraved proofs, two plates in a third hand-coloured proof state, the majority of the vignette illustrations on india paper mounted, some in two states. (Occasional light spotting.) Contemporary blue straight-grained morocco, finely tooled in gilt and blind, g.e. (joints a trifle weak). ONE OF 25 COPIES LARGE PAPER; with the plates in two states, the de-luxe edition. Lowndes II, p.872. (2)
2 volumes, demy 4 (269 x 209mm). Additional title, portrait of the author and 86 plates and plans, all on india paper mounted, the majority in two states: etched before all letters and engraved proofs, two plates in a third hand-coloured proof state, the majority of the vignette illustrations on india paper mounted, some in two states. (Occasional light spotting.) Contemporary blue straight-grained morocco, finely tooled in gilt and blind, g.e. (joints a trifle weak). ONE OF 25 COPIES LARGE PAPER; with the plates in two states, the de-luxe edition. Lowndes II, p.872. (2)