1925 · Rome
by Tani, A. D.
Rome: Enrico Verdesi, Publisher, 1925. 12mo. 165 x 117 mm, [6 ½ x 4 ½ inches]. xl, 344 pp. Illustrated with 5 folding or double page maps and city plans including one in color, text illustration mostly black and white photographs. Bound in original orange printed wrappers. Very light wear to the binding, near fine condition. Final 14 pages are local advertisements.
Third edition, revised. Handsome copy of Tani’s guide to Rome which opens with a history of Rome and list of local historic palazzo’s and museums. The tour begins at the Capitol, and moves on to the Forum, the Palatine, and then on to the Vatican. The guidebook offers interesting notes and in some case inside information, provided by the local author whose understanding of Rome is well documented in this text. The black and white illustrations enhance the text and although small in size are clear and very readable. The folding map of the city is like new. (1329) . (Inventory #: 1329)
Third edition, revised. Handsome copy of Tani’s guide to Rome which opens with a history of Rome and list of local historic palazzo’s and museums. The tour begins at the Capitol, and moves on to the Forum, the Palatine, and then on to the Vatican. The guidebook offers interesting notes and in some case inside information, provided by the local author whose understanding of Rome is well documented in this text. The black and white illustrations enhance the text and although small in size are clear and very readable. The folding map of the city is like new. (1329) . (Inventory #: 1329)
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