The Last Days of Pompeii Heritage Press 1957 Lord Lytton Slipcase Craemer Art VG
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The Last Days of Pompeii Heritage Press 1957 Lord Lytton Slipcase Craemer Art VG. By Edward Bulwer-Lytton (Lord Lytton). Lord Lytton. OF POMPEII. Written in 1834, Lord Lytton's masterpiece single-handedly revived modern interest in the ruins of Pompeii. However, theinterior of the book is pristine —crisp, clean, and unread. The Last Days of Pompeii Heritage Press 1957 THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII The Classic Tale of Vesuvius The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (Lord Lytton) Heritage Press 1957 Kurt Craemer Art Original Slipcase Sandglass Insert 🌋 A Historical Epic: The definitive novel about the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. 🎨 Roman Aesthetics: Beautifully illustrated by Kurt Craemer with drawings that evoke the style of ancient frescoes and mosaics. 🏛️ Decorated Binding: Bound in cloth patterned with classical motifs, designed to look beautiful on a library shelf. 📜 Complete Set: Includes the rare Sandglass insert (Heritage Club newsletter). 📖 Condition Report ✓ Interior: Excellent condition ✓ Binding: Tight and square ✓ Pages: Clean, crisp, bright ✓ Markings: None (Clean text) ! Spine: Noticeable color fading ✓ Sandglass: Present & intact 🏛️ A BEAUTIFUL READING COPY: This edition from Heritage Press is renowned for its evocative design. The binding features classical Roman ornamentation, and the text is printed in a clear, elegant typeface. Please note: As is common with this specific edition, the spine has suffered from sun fading (see photos), losing some of its original vibrancy. However, the interior of the book is pristine—crisp, clean, and unread. With the inclusion of the original slipcase and the Sandglass insert (Number IX: 21), this remains a wonderful addition to a classic literature collection. Specifications Title The Last Days of Pompeii Author Lord Lytton Introduction Edgar Johnson Illustrator Kurt Craemer Publisher Heritage Press, New York Publication Year 1957 Format Hardcover in Slipcase Completeness Book + Slipcase + Sandglass Love in the Shadow of the Volcano Written in 1834, Lord Lytton's masterpiece single-handedly revived modern interest in the ruins of Pompeii. It is a sweeping historical romance that captures the decadence, the intrigue, and the daily life of the Roman Empire at its height—moments before its destruction. "The cloud, which had scattered so deep a ruddiness over the whole atmosphere, suddenly ceased to shine..." The novel weaves together the lives of Glaucus, the handsome Athenian; Ione, his beautiful beloved; and Nydia, the tragic blind flower girl who secretly loves Glaucus. Overshadowing them all is the villainous Egyptian sorcerer Arbaces. Their personal dramas play out against the looming threat of Vesuvius, leading to a climax that is as historically accurate as it is terrifying. This Heritage Press edition features the artwork of Kurt Craemer, whose illustrations perfectly capture the "antique" feel of the story, resembling the very art that was buried under the ash. 📚 JT ENTERPORTALS 📚 Preserving History & Fine Bindings >>Powered by WonderLister App
