[SICILY] ARDITI, Micheli (1746-1838). Illustration of an ancient vase found in the ruins of Locri. Naples, 1791. Rare work unrecorded at auction (RBH), documenting the discovery of a large greek vase among the ruins of Locri and offering a concise historical reconstruction, this copy printed on fine blue paper and bound in an elegant presentation binding. 4to (305 x 210mm). Copper-engraved frontispiece depicting the vase, copper-engraved vignettes and headpieces showing ancient coins, printed on blue paper. Contemporary pink paper boards, spines and boards gilt (worn). (1)