Lot 430: Pompeii-Herculaneum Souvenir Guidebook, 1982

Description

Vintage Italian souvenir guidebook titled "Pompeii-Herculaneum and the Villa Jovis, Capri: Past and Present, Guide with Reconstructions." Published by Vision S.R.L. of Rome, with copyright dated 1964 and printed in Italy in 1982 by La Zincografica Fiorentina. Features a glossy red cover with gold embossed lettering and an interior flip-page format, likely showcasing archaeological site photos alongside artistic reconstructions of how the ancient structures originally appeared — a popular souvenir style sold at Italian historical sites in the mid-to-late 20th century. Includes original Italian lira price tag ("Prezzo £9.000") still affixed inside. A charming piece of travel ephemera and a great collectible for those interested in Roman archaeology, Pompeii history, vintage travel guides, or Italian tourism memorabilia.

Keywords: vintage Pompeii guidebook, Herculaneum souvenir book, Vision Roma guide, Italian travel ephemera, Villa Jovis Capri, ancient Rome reconstruction book, vintage tourist guide, archaeology souvenir, Pompeii Herculaneum history, retro Italy travel memorabilia

Dimensions: H: 1", W: 4.5", L: 6.25"