[Rome and Naples]. Album of views. 18th-19th century. In 2nd oblong (270 x 370 mm). Album with prints and drawings pasted on cardboard (some traces of moisture, small tears). Coeval cathedral binding signed Giroux, elaborate gilt and dry-iron decoration with large polychrome cartouche in center of plates (minor missing and some peeling). Rich collection consisting of 41 watercolor views of Rome, 14 drawings of cloisters and the Roman countryside, 16 views of the environs of Naples including Ischia and a view of Ravello, 15 views of cloisters and the countryside of Campania, 1 view of the Academy Bridge in Paris, 7 views of castles beyond the Alps, and other miscellaneous drawings.

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