Lot 119: NIBBY, Antonio (1792-1839) and Sir William GELL (1777-1836). Le Mura di Roma disegnate da Sir William Gell . Rome: Vincenzo Poggioli, 1820. 8° (215 x 135mm). Half-title, additional engraved title, 31 engraved plates and a folding map. (Small stain

NIBBY, Antonio (1792-1839) and Sir William GELL (1777-1836). Le Mura di Roma disegnate da Sir William Gell. Rome: Vincenzo Poggioli, 1820. 8° (215 x 135mm). Half-title, additional engraved title, 31 engraved plates and a folding map. (Small stain to first four leaves including additional engraved title and title, a few scattered spots.) Contemporary half vellum, title on spine label (lightly soiled). Provenance: C.E. Rappaport (bookseller's ticket). FIRST EDITION of a popular guide to the walls of Rome with fine engraved plates. Brunet IV, 51; Rossetti, G-1463; not in Schudt.

NIBBY, Antonio (1792-1839) and Sir William GELL (1777-1836). Le Mura di Roma disegnate da Sir William Gell. Rome: Vincenzo Poggioli, 1820. 8° (215 x 135mm). Half-title, additional engraved title, 31 engraved plates and a folding map. (Small stain to first four leaves including additional engraved title and title, a few scattered spots.) Contemporary half vellum, title on spine label (lightly soiled). Provenance: C.E. Rappaport (bookseller's ticket). FIRST EDITION of a popular guide to the walls of Rome with fine engraved plates. Brunet IV, 51; Rossetti, G-1463; not in Schudt.