Scarce Neapolitan Publication

Fiorelli, Giuseppe. ANNALI DI NUMISMATICA. Volumes I and II, complete (Napoli: Alberto Detken, 1846 [1853 second printing]–1851), bound in one volume. 8vo, contemporary maroon quarter morocco with marbled sides; spine ruled, lettered and decorated in blind and gilt. 254, (2) + (4), vii, (3), 318, (2) pages; occasional text figures, 6 + 1 well-executed lithographic plates generally depicting ancient Greek coins, and medieval and modern Italian coins. Spine rubbed; moderate foxing throughout. Very good. All published. Includes contributions by Fiorelli, Cavedoni, Bonucci, Mommsen, Fusco, Garrucci, et al. Rarely offered. Fiorelli would go on to publish catalogues of the Museo Nazionale di Napoli’s Greek, Roman and medieval coins. Babelon 163 (“a useful source for anyone interested in the coins of ancient Italy”). Clain-Stefanelli 357. Gnecchi 424.