Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

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Description

Poligrafiche Bolis [Published date: 1994]. Hard cover, 139 pp. Text in English. No other printings listed.

Condition & notes

In very good condition with NO dust jacket and NO slipcase. Green cloth covered boards with blind-stamped "O" on front and dark green lettering on spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges of covers. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Color and black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Contents include: From Idea to Museum: Passion and tradition by Carlo Carli; The concept and work of the Museum by Patrizia Garibaldi; The Themes of the Museum by Dario Moretti: An ancient past, The immortal tree, Food, light and warmth, Tradition and technology; The mule makes cottage industry possible; Water power and the birth of industry; Jars, amphoras and leather sacks; A practical container; Oliver culture; The story of everyday objects; A conversation with Carlo Carli; The Carli Collections: a selected catalogue: Silverware, Lamps and other objects from the ancient world; Oriental objects; Olive museum: services and facilities: A visit to the Olive Museum; Olive Museum: plan of buildings and grounds.