History of the Romans from the Earliest Times to the Invasion of the Barbarians. Volume Two
BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD 2009
Author
Duruy, Victor (1811-1894)
Title
History of the Romans from the Earliest Times to the Invasion of the Barbarians. Volume Two
Statement of responsibility
By Victor Duruy; translated from the latest edition by D. Cecilio Navarro
Place of publication
Barcelona
Publisher
Montaner y Simón, Editores
Series
Not identified
Printer
Establecimiento Tipográfico-Editorial de Montaner y Simón
Date
1888
Imprint (isbd)
Barcelona : Montaner y Simón, Editores, 1888
Language
Spanish
Edition
Spanish translation of the latest French edition
Alternative title
History of the Romans
Short title
History of the Romans. Vol. II
Original work
Histoire des Romains
Original language
French
Translator
Cecilio Navarro
Print run
Commercial illustrated edition issued in several volumes
Collation
[4], 780 pages
Illustrations
Numerous engravings and illustrations inserted throughout the text
Maps
Not identified in the available images
Format
Large format; royal quarto
Dimensions
32 × 24 cm
Typographic signatures
Not identified
Paper type
Quality machine-made industrial paper, lightly glazed, suitable for deluxe illustrated editions of the late nineteenth century
Watermarks
Not identified
Printing condition
Double-column letterpress printing, well inked and clearly legible
Binding type
Original publisher’s polychrome cloth binding
Materials
Publisher’s cloth over boards
Colours
Red, black, bluish-grey and gilt
Decoration
Large allegorical composition inspired by Ancient Rome, featuring armour, statuary, classical architecture and gilt ornamental motifs
Spine
Gilt-decorated spine with ornamental compartments and volume designation “Tomo 2”
Content description
Second volume of the History of the Romans. It covers the period from Augustus to the accession of Hadrian. The volume includes the administration of the Empire, the organisation of provinces and frontiers, the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero, the Year of the Three Emperors, the Flavian dynasty and the first emperors of the High Roman Empire. The work contains numerous historical, archaeological and artistic references illustrated with engravings.
Note 1
Second volume of the Spanish edition of Victor Duruy’s classic work on Roman history.
Note 2
Profusely illustrated edition published by Montaner y Simón.
Note 3
Preserves its original polychrome publisher’s binding in its entirety.
Note 4
The volume ends with the typographical statement “Fin de la obra”.
Note 5
Forms part of a work published in several volumes.
Main subject
History of Rome
Subsubjects
Roman Empire; Roman Emperors; Julio-Claudian Dynasty; Flavian Dynasty; Classical Antiquity; Roman Civilization; Ancient History
Shelfmark
2009
Condition
Good overall condition; scattered foxing typical of the period; binding sound and well preserved
Provenance
Biblioteca de Alfred Gallart i Genis
Copy notes
Volume Two of the work. Preserves the magnificent original polychrome publisher’s binding by Montaner y Simón, regarded as one of the finest examples of Spanish publishing art of the late nineteenth century. Large-format illustrated edition of significant bibliophilic interest.