CANINA, Luigi (1795-1856) - L'antica città di Veii descritta e dimostrata con i monumenti. Rome: Canina, 1847.   Canina's renown work on the ancient city of Veii, of which he led the excavation in 1852. The author, who anticipated modern museological sciences, was one of the main architects of the discovery and enhancement of the archaeological areas of Lazio.   Folio (455 x 315mm). Half-title, 44 lithographic and engraved plates, 3 of which handcoloured (some light staining). Contemporary cloth, gilt titles on spine (detached spine, worn).

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