Lot 3733

Description

Rizzo, Giulo, Emanuele., Mometa Grecge Della Sicilia, Roma, la Libreria dello Stato, 1945-1946, Forni Reprint, 1974, two volumes, vii (1), 318, 94), xi (1) pps, titles printed in red and black, 2 maps and 7 plates of coins in the text, fine text illustrations, double page map, separate volume with 66 fine plates of coins, loose as issued in folder. Folio size, grey-green cloth boards, gilt edge of both volumes, gilt coin on both covers, binding of plates with internal split, and minor discolouration on top edge of leaves on text volume, rare and very important.

Original sets are very rare and command some thousands of dollars. This the Forni reprint is rare and the first offered by this company. Grierson p.63, Clain-Stefanelli 2202: 'Chiefly concerned with the esthetic aspect of the coinage (of ancient Sicily)'. Kroh p.19 'It is a very detailed work that is the most complete and easiest to use...it is quite rare and in extreme demand..'. Volume no.251.