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Palma di Cesnola, Louis. Cyprus: Its Ancient Cities, Tombs, and Temples. A Narrative of Researches and Excavations During the Years’ Residence as American Consul in that Island.

With XLVIII + 12 plates, 2 maps at the end, and with many illus. in the text. XIX, 448 pp. Large 8vo. Publisher’s green cloth with gilt stamped ornamentation. – London, John Murray, 1877.

First edition. The italian-born Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904) served as American consul in Cyprus from 1865 to 1877. During his stay on the island he conducted numerous excavations. The antiquities were purchased by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, of which Cesnola was appointed first director. – Inner joints starting. First flyleaf loose. Clean copy. – Best.-Nr. 27218