Rome: What to See and Why – A New Guide Book

Author: Ludwig (L.) Curtius

Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York

Copyright: 1950

Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket and fold-out map

This is an early post-war Rome travel guide written by noted archaeologist Ludwig Curtius, former director of the German Archaeological Institute in Rome. The book includes photographs by Ernest Nash and an original fold-out city map.

Description

Vintage 1950 hardcover edition of Rome: What to See and Why by noted archaeologist Ludwig Curtius, published by Pantheon Books.

Features:

Original dust jacket

Fold-out map of Rome present

Numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs

Historical guide to Rome, the Vatican, churches, museums, monuments, and archaeological sites

Photographs by Ernest Nash

A desirable collectible for Rome enthusiasts, travel book collectors, architecture historians, and students of classical antiquity.

Condition:

Pre-owned vintage condition. Dust jacket shows age wear, toning, and moisture staining. Previous owner’s signature on front endpaper. Binding remains sound and map is present. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

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