| RefNo | MS/2/5 |
| Previous numbers | MS/6 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Diary of Vesuvius observations by Antonio Piaggio |
| Date | August 1787-May 1792 |
| Description | Written observations with pencil and ink sketches of volcanic activity at Vesuvius, in Italy, kept by Fr. Piaggio, on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. Styled reports on lava, the work commences: 'seguito delle observioni soprata lava di 1787' [following comments on lava 1787] and then groups annual gatherings of material on eruptions and lava flow.
The spine label is lettered: 'VESUVIO VOL. 5. SEGUITO 1787 DA 29. MAGGIO 1792'. |
| Language | Italian |
| Extent | 1 volume. Original pagination pp.415-550 and unpaginated. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Paper. Half bound in brown leather with gilt tooling, and marbled paper boards. Archival manilla paper covers. |
| Arrangement | Chronological |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Copyright | The Royal Society |