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Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans
by Alexander Adam
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh; London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell; W. Creech, 1792. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The scarce second edition of this very popular and detailed history of Rome, looking in great depth at Roman antiquties. The scarce second edition of this work, very uncommon to find any early edition.ESTC citation number T88394.With press figures 6, 7, 13, 5, and 15 on pages v, xiii, 2, 10, and 74, respectively. Page 616 is misnumbered 608.Register runs as A-B4, A-4H4, A8.Collated, complete.A wonderful and in-depth volume on Ancient Rome. In this volume Alexander Adam delves into the history of Ancient Roman and their manners and customs, looking in detail at their structure of government, laws, military, and religion. Also looking at more secular topics such as the fashions of the day, the famous Romans baths, marriages and divorces, gardening, architecture, and more. 'Roman Antiquities' is the author's best known work, a precise history that went through many editions, and was even translated into German. By Alexander Adam, known for his writings on Roman antiquities. He was a private tutor to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Alexander Kincaid.Sixteen pages of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a modern calf binding. Externally, smart, with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. Small mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 828P35
- Title
- Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans
- Author
- Alexander Adam
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- A. Strahan and T. Cadell; W. Creech
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh; London
- Date Published
- 1792
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans Roman Antiquities roman rome Roman Antiquities antiquities alexander adam
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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