Sicily Palermo Medieval Architecture portfolio w/ 40 photo plates 1940's Italy

Description: Medieval Architecture in Sicily Stunning portolio depicting masterpieces of Sicilian Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine architecture. This portfolio is showcasing some of the fascinating medieval buildings of Sicily in gravure printing: The Church of San Cataldo, a Catholic church located at Piazza Bellini in central Palermo as a notable example of the Arab-Norman architecture; The Church of St. Mary of the Admiral (Santa Maria dellAmmiraglio); San Giovanni degli Eremiti (St. John of the Hermits) a church in Palermo; the Church of San Tomaso with an elaborate 14th-century doorway; The Portal of the Church of San Giorgio in Agrigento; Palazzo Montalto, also known as Palazzo Mergulese-Montalto, a late 14th-century palace on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse; Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri, a historical palace in Palermo; The Palatine Chapel (Cappella Palatina), the royal chapel of the Norman palace in Palermo, which is a mixture of Byzantine, Norman and Fatimid architectural styles Palermo Cathedral; Basilica-santuario di Maria Santissima Annunziata; The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco dAssisi); The Church of Saint Dominic (Chiesa di San Domenico); The Church of Saint Augustine (Chiesa di SantAgostino); Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano; The Cathedral of Monreale (Duomo di Monreale), One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture. Portfolio 4 pages of text with index of pictures 40 b/w rotogravure printed plates, loose as issued In good exterior and near fine interior condition Wrappers worn, bumped and lightly chipped, otherwise ok. The plates are crisp and bright. Approx/Measurements: 13-3/4" x 10" ~0.75 lbs. by G. Arata Printed in Italy in 1942 SHIPPING OPTIONS Free Airmail shipping from Germany with recorded delivery dewabit

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