BURTON (Richard F.)

Etruscan Bologna: A Study.

First edition, remainder issue (though slightly different to the binding variant noted by Penzer). Folding lithographed frontispiece and numerous wood engravings of artifacts in the text. 8vo. Original blue-grey cloth, “Temple of Misanello” blocked in gilt on upper board, bevelled edges; spine sunned, extremities slightly rubbed and discoloured. Just a touch short of very good. xii, errata slip, 276pp. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1876.

£350.00

A good copy of Burton’s typically mercurial study of Bologna, both ancient and modern, in Northern Italy.

In addition to the achaeological remains, Burton discusses the Etruscan language and the Etrurian Confederation. Penzer, An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis Burton, p92/93.

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