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The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English. The scarce to see English translation. In three volumes, comprising of Volumes I and V, and the supplements for Volumes III, IV, and V.Volume I, illustrated with twenty double-paged plates, and seventy-nine plates. Collated, all plates are present.Volume V, illustrated with twenty double-paged plates, and thirty-one plates. Collated, all plates are present, bound without the final blank.Supplemental volume, illustrated with fifteen double-paged plates, and fifty-nine plates. Collated, bound without the title page, and final blank.Originally published in French in fifteen volumes between 1719 and 1724, this English translation was produced by David Humphreys.An expansive work in which the author, Bernard de Montfaucon, explores the antiquities of the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Germans, Gaults, and Parthians.Including a wealth of fascinating detail on gods, funerals, statues, every day, and more, providing great detail on secular history. One of the most important passages is the discussion on the Portland Vase, or the Barberini Vase, a Roman cameo glass vase which is dated between AD 1 and AD 25 - this vase is an impressive example of ancient art, and provided great inspiration for glass and porcelain makers in the eighteenth century, most importantly Josiah Wedgwood.Montfaucon was a French Benedictine monk who founded the discipline of palaeography, and is considered to be one of the founders of the modern discipline of archaeology.Bookplate of George Parker of Chichester to the front paste downs. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the boards. A small amount of lifting to the front board of Volume I. Light bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards. Evidence of former wear to the extremities prior to rebacking. A small amount of loss to the front board of Volume II. Hinges have been reinforced. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Neat repair to the margin of the title page and final few pages of Volume I, including the rear paste down. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 897P1
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