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14 - [Italy] [Volcanology] HAMILTON (William). Complete Works, annotated by Abbé Giraud-Soulavie. Paris, Moutard, 1781. One volume, in-8, marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers. Upper joint split 4 cm, scuff marks, wormholes at the end of the volume in the margin.
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[Italy] [Volcanology] HAMILTON (William). Complete Works, annotated by Abbé Giraud-Soulavie. Paris, Moutard, 1781. One volume, in-8, marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers. Upper joint split 4 cm, scuff marks, wormholes at the end of the volume in the margin. First French edition of this collection of volcanological observations focusing primarily on the volcanoes of Italy, notably Vesuvius and Etna. Chevalier William Hamilton (1730–1803) was the British ambassador to the court of Naples and a member of the Royal Society of London. Includes the full folding map, engraved in intaglio, depicting Naples, Vesuvius, and the surrounding area.
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