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Jacques Philippe d'ORVILLE. *Sicula*, in which the ruins of ancient Sicily are illustrated with tables of antiquities… Part One [- Part Two]. Amsterdam, Gérard Tielenburg, 1764. 2 parts in one folio volume, vellum decorated with gilded motifs featuring the coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam, traces of lacing (contemporary Dutch binding). Avery, 735 / Brunet, IV-247 /// I. (2f.)-IV-XL-XI-(1f.)-276-(10f.) / II. VIII-(277 to 279)-280 to 675 A portrait of the author engraved by Houbracken after Quinkhard, and 54 copperplate engravings, including 5 fold-outs and 12 double-page plates. Two leaves are missing from the first volume (M3 and M4). Binding is soiled; title label is a later addition. A few leaves are browned.
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